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The Year of Living Travelustily

Oh my, Oh my…I spend about 2 hours a day figuring out where to go next. Such a problem. Right now I’m in Edinburgh and loving it. Such a Harry Potter world…alleys, dark corners, sinewy stairways, towers, old soot colored … Continue reading

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A little note about VAT refunds

If you purchase an item in Europe you qualify for a tax refund when you leave the country. One thing of note: the “country” means the entire European Union. So, if you buy something in Lisbon and then go to … Continue reading

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Mallorquin Magic

Boy, this is getting boring. One beautiful place after another. They say you can’t go home again and I’m not sure that one would want to. The Balearic Islands which include Mallorca and Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentara are situated off … Continue reading

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Festival Month in Lisbon

June is party time in Lisbon. Every street corner, Praça, miradoura has something going on. It’s the feast of Saint Christopher with singing, dancing, parades going on throughout the city. The Bairro parade takes place in the 12th which has … Continue reading

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Still traveling

Since my last post I’ve made some moves both physically and mentally. I feel pretty much at home in Lisbon now but started watching too much TV. That Netflix will really get you going. Anyway, I think I told you … Continue reading

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Ah, Italy

The year of living lazily is going well. Heading from Roma on the train to Napoli and then on the ferry to Ischia (“taking the cure” island)…one over from Capri and more “Italian” if you will. This is definitely taking … Continue reading

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Trials and Tribulations of Trios

Let this be a warning…think twice before you decide to travel in threes…or rather, think thrice. This is definitely a first world complaint but, nevertheless, it is a warning. It makes it doubly hard when two of the three speak … Continue reading

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On the water – Costa del Sol

Timeline: May 12 – Palamos On Board – not a great fan of cruising but at least you don’t have to unpack and pack. At least that’s what everyone says. The downside is that I don’t think one ever feels … Continue reading

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YoLL – Homeless (in a good way)

Timeline: May 11 – May 12 Continuing the saga of a Year of Living Lazily (YoLL), I’ve made my way to Barcelona where I’m to meet up with my buddy Mary who has managed to use her “old” travel benefits … Continue reading

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California Missions

So much to see…so little time. On the first leg of my vagabond year, I’m headed to the Central Coast of California: Santa Cruz, Monterey, Carmel, Carmel Valley and Arroyo Grande via San Luis Obispo. Lucky person that I am, … Continue reading

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