Category: Destination Info

Two Weeks in Portugal’s Algarve Region

It was early January 2020 – Covid 19 was just an inch away from stopping the world in its travel tracks – and we were in the Netherlands visiting our family and being that it was winter, it was very cold, dreary and damp. Typical weather for Holland in the early days of the year. …

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Sliding into New Year’s 2020 in Vienna

After spending Christmas with our family in The Netherlands, we flew to Vienna to spend a couple of weeks with Niki, his family and friends. New Years was just around the corner and we wanted to spend it with our dear friends in Vienna. This was the first time seeing his new home outside of …

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Our First Full Day in Kerkrade

On our day of arrival in Kerkrade to Jos and Ria’s home (Han’s younger brother and sis-in-law) we had a (quite) a bit of wine, enjoyed a lovely late dinner and “attempted” to finally sleep. Sleep eluded us. Ugh! But, before I forget, we have in the meantime learned that Melatonin is your friend for combatting jet …

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Traverse City, Michigan

Summer beach fun in Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, we had heard a lot about the Cherry Capital of the world from the Chereskins, our former neighbors in Fernandina Beach, Florida and were very much looking forward to visiting and exploring this city and its surroundings on Lake Michigan.Sometimes we do and go so much that it makes my head spin, …

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A Visit to Elvis Presley’s Birthplace in Tupelo Mississippi

Easter Sunday April 16th – Donna and I left for Tupelo Mississippi for a visit to Elvis Presley’s birthplace and safely arrived at our hotel. If you want to stay somewhere close to everything, but feel safe and secure, this is the place. Very nice Comfort Inn, staff and rooms. We had a restful evening and night, …

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