Sorry for those who don’t love history but here is another history post about one of my obsessions — The Knights Templar. Likely originating as a Moorish castle built to protect the coast and situated between two hilltops, it was taken over by Don Paio Peres Correia in 1242. After the Christian reconquest, the castle […]
Located in the heart of Andalusia (between Seville and Granada), the The Antequera Dolmens is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The complex contains three megalithic monuments: the Menga and Viera dolmens and the Tholos of the Romeral. The Viera Dolmen is a corridor tomb consisting of a long passage divided into two sections, at the […]
May-2022
Most people know the state of Maine for its rugged coasts, breathtaking natural wonders, and fresh lobster. However, there are plenty of hidden secrets to discover like Atlantic Puffins! With great excitement we booked a puffin cruise with Cap’n Fish’s Cruises. Puffins have lived on the islands of Maine for centuries but were nearly wiped […]
May-2022
Back in June/July of 2021, we spent roughly 3 weeks touring all the New England states (Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut and Rhode Island). While we spent a little more time in Massachusetts and Maine, below is an itinerary to jumpstart your own New England adventures! MASSACHUSETTS :: BOSTON (3-5 Days)For this trip, Boston […]
May-2022
Maine’s Acadia National Park has hundreds of trails for hikers and many scenic attractions. A national treasure, its 47,000 acres are primarily located on Mount Desert Island, and many travelers use the bayside town of Bar Harbor as a gateway to the park. Below is what we did in one very long day in Acadia […]
May-2022
Just like majority of travel in the past two years, nothing is like it used to be. With that being said, we made the most of our two weeks (Dec 2021-Jan 2022) exploring Montreal & Quebec City enduring many restrictions (ie: indoor dining closing towards the end of our trip) and permanent closures (hello Christmas […]
From the historic center of Sintra, you can access the Moorish Castle and also the Pena National Palace through signposted trails. The trails take hikers through the forest, the small watercourses and some gardens and old villages. Built by the Moors, The Castle of the Moors (Castelo dos Mouros) was built sometime between the 8th […]