Travel to learn. Learn to travel.
We generally prefer to travel independently, but hiring a local guide is a smart move in many situations, including figuring out how to get around in large Portuguese parks.
10 reasons to hire a local guide for Portugal’s big parks Read more
I hadn’t realized how worried I’d been about getting our Portuguese visas until we finally had them in hand – or in passport, to be precise.
We finally have our Portuguese visas! Read more
Whorls upon rolls upon rings of neatly coiled ropes, piled on the deck, looped around cleats and, of course, formed the rigging. So many ropes. That’s what struck me as we stepped aboard the Gotheborg.
Could I learn the Gotheborg’s ropes… in Swedish? Read more
One morning, I said I’d like a “pastry of poop” at the café. Learning Portuguese is not easy, but we’re mastering the art of embracing embarrassment.
“Pastry of poop”: Learning Portuguese means embracing embarrassment Read more