An Early Spring Falls Hike
In brief: We relished the opportunity to enjoy a 10-kilometer hike in hilly countryside near Lisbon, starting from the charming village of Bucelas. After months of storms and gloom, we were cheered by a sunny,…
Misty Monsaraz: Walled Hilltop Town
In brief: In a rainy off-season, we finally had the chance to visit this old fortified town. “Oh, you must visit Monsaraz!” “You must visit Monsaraz!” We’ve known about this walled hilltop town in the…
Roman walls, Córdoba
Terrain in Spain: Off-season Córdoba
In brief: Even when the rain drenches Spain, Córdoba offers delights. We just visited Córdoba in as off an off-season as you could choose: cold and rainy, with a series of drenching storms from the…
Royal Chapel, Córdoba
Harmonic Spaces: Córdoba’s Mosque-Cathedral
In brief: At Córdoba's famous Mosque-Cathedral, the blending of styles and materials reminded us how faiths could harmonize as well. For millennia, in Europe, wealthy cultures would build grand spaces where the devout could gather,…
Terraced houses, Ephesus
W. Turkey: Classical Cities, Lycian Way, & Troy
In brief: On the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, alongside magnificent landscapes, we explored ancient cities that were important some 2000 years ago and still revelatory today. Greco-Roman Cities "I am Alpha and Omega, the…
Roman port, Antalya
S. Central Turkey: Antalya, Catalhoyuk, Konya
In brief: Our swing to the south of Turkey led us to its lovely Mediterranean coast and two very different cultural heritages. Neolithic Çatalhoyuk: The origins of community They established a model for how to…
Open Air Museum, Goreme
No. Central Turkey: Ankara, Cappadocia, Wooden Mosques
In brief: Our drive through western Turkey first covered the north and central regions – a land of ancient empires, magnificent artistry, and geological wonders. Hittite Empire & Ankara Museum The Hittite Empire – possibly…
Medusa, Basilica Cistern
The Splendor of Istanbul
In brief: Istanbul has many monuments to show for all its storied past, while its population comes alive outdoors at its bazaars and cafes. Walking for a week around the historic city of Istanbul uncovers…
Floaters, Museum of Illusions
A Portuguese Potpourri
In brief: The bounty was unexpected. This fall we found a wide range of new things to do in Lisbon after all the time we’ve been here. A Presidential Palace. A weekend of drama and…
Canopy over river
Rocking River Weekend near Coimbra
In brief: For a couple of days, we enjoyed seatrekking, hiking among schist towns, flopping, and even talking into the night. It was a weekend filled with rivers and rocks. With eight other hardy, young…
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