Last updated on February 11th, 2025 at 11:12 pmThis is the only two part post we’ve ever done. But the day trip to Tangier was so ridiculous and filled with folly, that it warrants many specific details in building up to being the worst guided tour ever. If you missed the first part, read here…
Last updated on February 10th, 2025 at 05:36 pmIt was Bell’s first time touching African soil, and barely my second, having done a day trip to Cairo, Egypt a decade ago while part of a discounted off season cruise from Cyprus. We were staying with friends in Rota, Spain and a small group of us…
Porto is a beautiful town in the North of Portugal and is the second largest town in the nation. Portugal’s second city is most famous for, of course, its ports. The grapes to produce these fortified wines grow well in the Douro Valley, thanks to its idyllic climate. This making port tasting in Porto the perfect destination to explore the depths of sweet fortified wines!
It’s a common tip nowadays for even mainstream travel journalists to tout the website couchsurfing as a “free” place to stay when giving tips of how to save money when traveling. On the one hand, yes, you can stay at somebody’s house for several nights and you won’t pay them any money, but it’s not really “free” per se. There is typically an expectation of shared cultural experiences.
Last updated on January 12th, 2023 at 12:00 amBell and I give good travel advice not just because we’ve been around the block, but because we’re not paid off by companies like Expedia, Kayak and Orbitz. Many travelers think provide the best deals, but rarely do. In fact, many powers that be won’t even accept…
