Storyline: Westward Ho!
This video had many versions with more information in it. But by the time Alex finished it, Continue reading “Rocks, trees and water”
A stormy welcome from Manitoba
Storyline: Westward Ho!
Another short video out of sequence. The longer will come later. As we crossed the Ontario-Manitoba border Continue reading “A stormy welcome from Manitoba”
Northern Ontario – our first week on the road
Storyline: Westward Ho!
(Our posts from the road may come in waves due to spotty cell coverage)
Home to Sault Ste. Marie
There is a comedy song “Canada is really big” by The Arrogant Worms. Continue reading “Northern Ontario – our first week on the road”
Day One
Storyline: Westward Ho!
During winter months we planned our summer advanture to the west. It is an ambitious itinerary of 15,000+ km (~9,500 mi), spanning five provinces and one territory in about 3 months, Continue reading “Day One”
Snippets of Lisbon
Alex’s final video from our January trip to Portugal. Although he has a few more recorded and I have few more draft posts it is now May, Continue reading “Snippets of Lisbon”
The trains and public transport we took
Storyline: Portugal by trains
Portugal is an interesting country, packed with history, known for its maritime explorers like Vasco Da Gama, Pedro Álvares Cabral and Ferdinand Magellan. Continue reading “The trains and public transport we took”
Porto on foot
Storyline: Portugal by trains
(Yes, 3 months later we still have a few posts and videos to finish)
We loved Porto. It is the second largest city in Portugal, yet very easy to explore on foot. It revealed itself slowly, street by street, with a new scene or scenery every step of the way. Continue reading “Porto on foot”
A day trip to Sintra
Storyline: Portugal by trains
Sintra is a whimsical, fairy tale city with gothic architecture, castles, mansions and villas perched on steep hills. We walked to every place we visited and some more as you know from our previous posts. Continue reading “A day trip to Sintra”
Sintra
A post on our visit to Sintra in January is still to come. Here is Alex’s focus on Quinta da Regaleira with its Initiation Wells, and Pena Palace. We definitely had a good workout hiking up to the Palace. But busses, shuttles and tuk-tuks are readily available.
Porto on a plate
Storyline: Portugal by trains
This rye bread was out of the world! It was very hearty and lasted us the entire week in Porto. One slice each was enough with the breakfast. Continue reading “Porto on a plate”
Lagos
Alex’s v-log on our second week in the Algarve. The only time in Portugal we had rain was in Lagos. Continue reading “Lagos”
Porto – first impressions
Storyline: Portugal by trains
The days being short at that time of the year, it was already dusk when we arrived in Porto. Continue reading “Porto – first impressions”
Lisbon on a fork
Storyline: Portugal by trains
(Or in a glass for that matter)
These series wouldn’t be complete if we didn’t touch on our modest experience with the food and drinks in Lisbon, although Porto is even more exciting and well known for its food scene. Continue reading “Lisbon on a fork”
Lisbon on foot
Storyline: Portugal by trains
Time for exploration of the city known for its renaissance navigators and explorers. We walked everywhere, steep hills and miradouros (viewpoints/lookouts). Continue reading “Lisbon on foot”
Lisbon – first encounter
Storyline: Portugal by trains
It was time to take a train to Lisbon. Two actually, since there is no direct train from Lagos. We left Lagos fairly early, taking an Uber to the train station. Continue reading “Lisbon – first encounter”
