Peaks without pain: Easy trekking in the Dolomites
We wanted to see the Dolomites, but we’re not the kind of hikers who get excited by the prospect of gaining 2,000 or 3,000 feet of elevation a day, for multiple days. After a lot of research, we settled on northern Italy’s Val Gardena, where we could take lifts up the slopes and hike in…
Clifftop history and sculpted seaside wonders—exploring Lagos Portugal by foot, boat, and kayak
Following the Fisherman’s Trail walk, we headed to the Algarve—the beautiful southern coastline of Portugal—and enjoyed a five-night stay in the city of Lagos with its many fine ocean beaches and restaurants, as well as a scenic, walkable Old Town that gets a bit rowdy in the evening with partying tourists and expats. (Many expats,…
Love notes from Paris
We spent a few nights in Paris to acclimate ahead of traveling south into the Dolomites. We had been to Paris over 30 years ago, so there were a few things like the Louvre and Notre Dame that we could skip, allowing us to revisit a favorite—the Musée d’Orsay. Timed entry is the norm for…
Trippin' with the most fun old folks 