December 2024

3 Days In Madrid – Part 4 of 3+ Weeks in Europe

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Day 21: On the road from Seville to Madrid Our breakfast choice, La Mala, felt like a café in Brooklyn. But it gave us options beyond coffee, pastries and sandwiches, which is more typical. I had multigrain bread with avocado, spinach, tomato and mushroom. Scott had a ham and spinach omelet, as well as a croissant with Nutella (smart addition!). Then, we were off to Madrid. Madrid is about six [...]

Visiting Barcelos, Pontevedra, Lisbon, and Seville – Part 3 of 3+ Weeks in Europe

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Where to Stay: Hotel AS Lisbon; Honest Hotel Seville Where to Eat: Restaurante Inefável in Barcelos, Varela Churrasqueria in Pontevedra, Pasteis de Belem in Lisbon, Billy Brunch in Seville What to See: colorful statues in Barcelos; the car-free town center of Pontevedra; Tropical Botanic Garden in Lisbon; ceramic museum in the Triana neighborhood of Seville Day 15: On the road from Porto to Pontevedra with a delicious stop in Barcelos [...]

2 Days In San Sebastian, 5 Days In Northern Portugal — Part 2 of 3+ Weeks In Europe

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Where to Stay: Hilton Dublin Airport, Hotel Arrizul Catedral, AC Hotel Porto Where to Eat: anywhere that serves pastel de nata and francesinha:) What to See: In San Sebastian: take the funicular to see all of San Sebastian (photo above), walk on the beach, walk alongside the beach, Old Town. In Northern Portugal: charming small towns Caminha and Viana do Castelo for river side, Espinho for beach; Gaia and Porto [...]

One Week In Ireland – Part 1 Of 3+ Weeks In Europe

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Where to Stay: Arlington Hotel in Dublin, Foyles Hotel in Clifden Where to Eat: The Rolling Donut, Old Storehouse, Ryan’s Village Café, Mannion’s Bar, Off the Square Restaurant, EJ King’s, Guy’s Bar What to See: In Dublin – Half Penny Bridge, Spire, Dublin Portal, Trinity College, Stephens Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christ Church, Half Penny Bridge, Temple Bar; in Galway – Latin Quarter, Galway City Museum, Galway Cathedral; in Clifden [...]

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