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!
In an earlier post I alluded to what would make us decide to redirect our trip and “country hop” from Portugal to Italy on the fly instead of continuing through Nothern Portugal and into Spain as we had intended. What can I say, we found ourselves in need. After ten beautiful, excitement-filled days in Portugal, … More Filling the Cup in the Dolomites
We had always planned to travel on this trip via bus and train through Portugal, then Spain, then possibly take a quick flight to Italy. But when after a week in Portugal we found ourselves 100 miles from Spain, in the Douro Valley, with what seemed no way to actually reach the border aside from … More Rerouting: Adeus Portugal, Ciao Italia
OVER THE TOP / UNDER THE RADAR This series of special features is designed to shine a spotlight on destinations and experiences not on the usual “tourist trail.” Enjoy! Taking a train through Portugal’s scenic Douro Valley. The train from Porto through rolling hills to reach the country’s wine region is one of the loveliest … More Over/Under – Portugal
Ok, first off let me admit that title isn’t exactly accurate on a few fronts. But, who’s counting, right? For about the fortieth time last night someone, this time a Brazilian traveller during a fado-themed dinner at our hostel in Porto, told me I looked just like the lady from the movie, “The 40 Year … More 40 Year Old Hostel Virgin
Week One It seems that most Americans, us included until now, have never heard of Sintra or Cascais. Of course, we all know about Lisbon but I wonder does our knowledge even come close to touching all it has to offer. (Hardly, me thinks.) And, why is that? Why is it that every travel feature … More Sea, Hills, History – Portugal’s Trifecta
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