The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and restaurants. Here are my top 10 things to do in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter & the nearby area. Barcelona Cathedral The central focal point of the Gothic […]
The excellent rapid expansion of the Priority Pass offerings at Portland International Airport includes Capers Market. Capers Market is a unique store that sells mostly local items from Portland and the surrounding area. There is also a bar with fresh seafood. I visited Capers Market after visiting Capers Cafe Le Bar. Capers Market is located […]
London has one of the best public transportation systems in the world, so it’s easy to forget that it’s also a lovely place to explore on foot. On my second day in London, I met a friend at Borough Market in the afternoon, so I decided to walk there from Kensington Gardens. The route passes through […]
Mallorca is the largest of the sun-soaked Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. The capital, Palma de Mallorca, is a lovely place to pass the time, with activities ranging from old city exploration to hiking to great restaurants and nightlife. I spent about 9 days on Mallorca in December. It was the off-season, so it was […]
I woke up the next morning with a cold. Or more accurately, I never really woke up, since just as I started to fall asleep my throat began to ache as if I had swallowed glass shards instead of Oktoberfest beer. I’d started the trip with my sleep being negatively impacted by jet lag and […]
