Once you grab your rental car on Sao Miguel Island, it won’t take long before you start noticing road signs for “miradouros.” You’ll see A LOT of them. Miradouro means “viewpoint” and they’re kind of like scenic overlooks in the U.S. The island is really well marked with signs and…Continue reading Our Favorite Miradouros (Viewpoints) on São Miguel Island
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Montserrat Monastery: A Day Trip from Barcelona
Santa Maria de Montserrat (or more simply referred to as Montserrat or Montserrat Monastery) is about an hour’s drive from Barcelona on the mountain Montserrat. The monastery dates back to the 11th century and still operates today. It is the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city and…Continue reading Montserrat Monastery: A Day Trip from Barcelona
Experiencing Gaudí in Barcelona
The second you begin planning your trip to Barcelona, your Google searches will be filled with many colorful buildings, thanks to the creative and inspiring architect Antoni Gaudí. Experiencing Gaudi in Barcelona will be top-priority on your to-do list and for good reason. His mark on the city is one-of-a-kind…Continue reading Experiencing Gaudí in Barcelona
2018: A Look Back
If we could sum up our 2018 travel year in review in one word it would be: friendship. This year we traveled all over the world with our friends: a 40th birthday celebration in Greece, a road trip across São Miguel Island in the Azores, a football and fúbol trip to London…Continue reading 2018: A Look Back
Harry Potter Sites in London
[spacer height=”14px”] One thing you need to know about us: we not only love traveling, we love Harry Potter! In fact, our first visit together to London (also our honeymoon) was specifically to see Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on the West End. Our wedding bands are also engraved…Continue reading Harry Potter Sites in London
