by Penny Zibula | Jul 26, 2020 | Europe, Travel
When in Porto, Take a Delightful Day Trip to this Charming Medieval Town (The next installment in the series,, “The ABCs of Future Travel”, designed to inspire you to start planning your next trip.) Guimaraes is a small city approximately 30 miles northeast of Porto.... by Penny Zibula | Feb 1, 2019 | Europe
A Knowledgable Guide Plus a Sturdy Jeep Equals a Perfect Day in This Island Paradise. We were asleep when our cruise ship, the Holland America Nieuw Statendam docked at Funchal, the capital city of the Portuguese island of Madeira. But once fully conscious, Simon,... by Penny Zibula | Dec 29, 2017 | Central and South America, Europe, Middle East, North America, Travel
The Good, The Great, and the Bittersweet As I write my last post for 2017, it’s 26˚F outside. There’s no snow on the ground, but it’s bloody cold! I’m sitting in the comfy recliner in my warm office, wrapped in a cozy blanket, lap desk and laptop resting securely on... by Penny Zibula | Apr 27, 2017 | Europe, Travel
You Never Know What Surprises Can Be Found in a Historic Portuguese Palace We were in the historic town of Guimaraes, Portugal to explore the medieval core of the town and then move on. But we discovered an unexpected treat in the town’s restored 15th century Ducal...