Europe

A figurine of a man squatting, wearing a white shirt and black pants.

In Barcelona It’s “Have a ‘Crappy’ Christmas!”  12/18/2007

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At this time of year we’re reminded that, just two years ago, Anzie and I...
Spain
A scenic river winding through a valley with hills and vineyards.

Portugal – Lisbon, the north and the Douro Valley October 2004

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Besides bullfighting, what does Portugal have to offer? How about every type of environment imaginable...
Portugal
Tall historic clock tower with intricate brickwork against a blue sky.

Bruges

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Bruges is the capital of West Flanders and the city is now a World Heritage...
Belgium
Historic buildings with ornate architecture in a European city square.

Brussels

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Quite amazing, this country.  Two, maybe three, languages.  Home to the European Union.   Wonderful cuisine. ...
Belgium
A vibrant orange tulip blooming in soil.

Canal Cruise – Holland – May,2010

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Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is a veritable city.  You can find anything there.  You can buy...
Netherlands
View of a cityscape with a church tower and distant buildings under a clear sky.

Istanbul  May 2018

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Shortly after we made reservations for an apartment in this famous Turkish city, a bomb...
Istanbul – Turkey
Classical marble bust of a woman with missing arms.

Paros Marble

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Venus (or Aphrodite) de Milo – Musée du Louvre Victory of Samothrace The Winged Victory...
Greece
Santorini's iconic white buildings with blue domes at sunset.

The Greek Islands

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Anafi A quiet retreat in the Cyclades, with information on enjoying its peaceful pleasures. AndrosNorthernmost...
Greece
White buildings with blue accents under a cloudy sky near mountains.

Paros April, 2016

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Yasus! Hello! During our travels around the islands we encountered several women who lived there,...
Greece
Ancient fresco of a red bull behind columns at a historic site.

Crete – April, 2016

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Crete can be the culmination of the Greek experience.  The mountains still show fingers of...
Greece

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