On having sex with the world
There came a moment when I realized that, hell, I can explore cities anytime, at just about any age, but rappelling down waterfalls? I kinda gotta do that now.
Tag: Portugal
Following my own travel advice through Portugal, Spain and France
When you read travel writing, you always assume the author follows his or her own advice, but, as with all forms of advice, it’s far easier to give it …
Bump In the Night: The Bone Chapel of Evora, Portugal
The first thing you notice, even before you enter Evora’s Chapel of Bones, is the inscription above its door: "We bones, are here, waiting for yours."
Gallery: Quinta da Regaleira
The Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, Portugal, is both masterpiece and folly. It is a fairytale landscape, with its hidden lagoons and twisting towers, but you just can’t quit …
5 Reasons to Visit Sintra, Portugal
There’re dozens upon dozens of reasons to visit Sintra, and you will not see or experience them all in a single day, so I’ve focused on a few standouts, …
It Would Suck to Grow Old in Lisbon
I initially had the thought in San Francisco. With its steep hills and stepped sidewalks, I remember thinking it would absolutely suck to be an old person in San …
Gallery: The Cows of Sao Miguel
The island of Sao Miguel in the Azores is absolutely rotten with cows.
5 Reasons to Visit Tomar, Portugal
During a week-long visit to Lisbon, I took a day trip to the nearby medieval town of Tomar. There is absolutely no question that Tomar is worth a visit. …