As I’ve been somewhat over-emphasizing lately, museums are a big part of my travel explorations. I always put a few potential targets on the map, research opening times in advance, and look for opportunities to stop by when in the area. One such target on Paros was the Museum of…
Our stay in Athens this summer was almost entirely due to my desire to see the Acropolis Museum – we would probably have flown to the islands with no layover if not for that intention. The Acropolis itself is the can’t-miss sight in Athens, but the museum sits outside of…
We spent the majority of our California trip last March in the parts of San Diego County that are home to one of the youngest established viticultural areas in the country – the San Luis Rey AVA. We may no longer be the wine aficionados on the same scale as…
Museums are always a feature in my traveling itineraries. Art collections claim the top priority, but nearly any aspect of human history, endeavor, and achievement is bound to be of interest to me in a museum setting. When researching things to do in the north of San Diego County, I…
Although my statement made elsewhere that Porto does not boast must-see museums is correct in the literal sense, it could be argued that the World of Wine complex in Vila Nova de Gaia is entirely worth checking out. Opened in the midst of the pandemic in 2020, the commercial-and-entertainment complex…
Our good friends who make Costa Brava their summer home have a business relationship with Pordamsa Porcelain. Pordamsa has been making innovative tableware in Catalonia’s Empordà region for 40 years. We toured their factory in the town of La Bisbal d’Empordà , which merits a separate entry in the recap of…
Something that we see in England considerably more often than in the States: People driving around in vintage cars. And I don’t mean “vintage” as in 1968 Corvette or something, no offense intended. I mean as in 1929 Bugatti. There are also people who drive around in racing cars –…