Hi, I’m Jess. My husband Matt and I have been traveling the world since 2015 - two backpacks, one laptop (me) and one bicycle (him). We aim to travel light and leave small footprints. Now, we begin a new chapter with the renovation of a historic apartment in Tuscany. We hope you will follow the adventure and reach out to say hello!
Determined to learn from our mistakes and not get stuck without transportation across the Spanish border into Southern Portugal (see an earlier blog post re: attempting to travel 100 miles from the Duoro Valley to reach Spain,) we began exploring options for nearly the last leg of our trip: Tarifa to the Algarve. Once again … More Bla Bla-ing to the Border
I can hear a swirling outside the window almost like a siren call as I write. There are many stories about Tarifa. Stories of people going crazy, even suicides, because of the pervasive, never ending wind. Some of it’s true, much of it legend. For centuries, Tarifa has been inspiring larger than life tales and … More Trailblazing in Tarifa
The morning of our arrival into Malaga from Naples, over breakfast in our hostal, we weighed accomodation options. The choice was between a hostel in the old town of Malaga or a private room in an AirBnB south of town (in Guadelmar) by the sea. Knowing it was time to be by the water even … More Striking AirBnB Gold in Malaga
For four glorious days we stayed at a friend’s house in the hills just North of Amalifi. If this isn’t paradise, I’m not sure it exists. Of course the area is known for its beaches, packed wall-to-wall in summer with sun and fun worshippers (people-watching is the primo activity). But the real draw for us … More Dreaming of Amalfi
Anyone who has visited Lucca, located in the heart of Tuscany, knows it’s a special place. Oozing with history and tradition while pulsing with youth and vitality. It’s just the right mix of old and new, man-made and natural beauty, and excitement and calm. We have fallen in love with Lucca…twice. Seeing it from the … More A Picture Window View of Lucca
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