When planning our itinerary for our Viking River Cruise in Portugal’s Douro River we knew we wanted to take advantage of the opportunity of being in Lisbon, even if it was for just a few days. (We had a...
Viking River Cruises – Cruising Portugal Douro Valley
[I was invited to experience Viking River Cruises. I chose Portugal’s Douro Valley. My airfare and cruise were paid for. Financial compensation was not received for this post. Opinions expressed here are my own, always are and always will...
Florence Scenes
Mr. Misadventures and I took thousands of pictures during our trip to Italy. Between our food tour in Florence, our Tuscan countryside adventures heading to Siena, our Context Travel Tour in Siena, our under the Tuscan sun wanderings, and...
The Westin Excelsior Florence
During our time in Florence we stayed at the Westin Excelsior Florence. We stayed there during our trip to Italy in 2007 and had absolutely loved the beautiful suite we had for three glorious days. And while we didn’t...
Under the Tuscan Clouds
Under the Tuscan clouds. Yes. I know. It is supposed to be under the Tuscan sun, but if you saw the clouds the days I was in Tuscany, you would agree with the name change too. After an amazing...
Adventures In the Tuscan Countryside
Remember that trip to Tuscany I took that one time. Yes, the one last year…. Well the posts are coming! We returned home one year ago this week, so why not celebrate by letting the posts I...
Procacci Florence
Our first day in Florence we did a custom Context Travel tour, Florence for Foodies. During that tour, one of the stops was Procacci, a historic deli founded in 1885, which specializes in products with truffle. Walking into Procacci...
Florence for Foodies
During my trip to Florence in 2007, the food did not leave much of an impression on me. I remember having great breakfasts in the morning, ones that consisted of good espresso and something like a croissant. And I...
Misadventures in getting to Italy
Even veteran travelers can have really bad travel days. Mr. Misadventures and I must have been due… It started when I hung up on the Alitalia agent at the call center. I rarely lose my temper, that Andi I left...
Ireland for the First Time: Five Must-See Spots
It would be easy to assume that, even as a first-timer in the Emerald Isle, you’d know where to go – after all, we hear so much about the country and its marvels that it’d be second nature to...
Devouring Majorca
Throughout history, the popular holiday destination, Majorca, has been home to several cultures. Before being annexed by the Spanish empire, the island was occupied by number of civilizations including the ancient Talayotic culture, the Romans, the Moors, and the...
5 Quintessentially British Dishes to Try in London
You have just landed in the never summery city (that’s London by the way) and wonder just what to eat locally. While nowadays London is, of course, famous for many international food options that doesn’t mean that you should...