We lived in Oregon’s Willamette Valley for more than 30 years prior to moving to Valencia. With more than 500 wineries in the region, we fell in love with the …
Buen Camino, Pick the Right Camino for You
There is something magical about doing a walk that’s been done by pilgrims for over 1,000 years. Most people (92 percent) who make this journey state that they are doing …
Seven Traditions When You Finish the Camino
Whether you walk the Camino or not, Santiago de Compostela is big on amenities when it comes to lodging, restaurants, shops, and transportation. You’ll be joined by more than a …
Ryanair Helped Us Lighten Our Load on the Camino
When Jamie and I decided to walk the Camino Inglés, one of several route options of Spain’s famous pilgrims’ way the Camino del Santiago, we made two choices that changed …
Day Hiking Around Valencia With Our Dogs (and no car)
A walk in the city, no matter how pleasant, isn’t a walk in the countryside. When we long for the quiet of a hillside trail far from hustle of the city center, we hop on a train…
Day Trippin’ (and More) – Destination Cuenca
Cuenca has a rich history that dates back to the Muslim domination beginning in the early eighth century. Then there’s the breathtaking Karst geology of the La Mancha plateau. It’s …
Day Trippin’ – Destination Xátiva
We were finally feeling settled enough to think about leaving Lizzie and her four cat buddies behind and doing a little trippin’ out and about, at least for a day. …