Sintra, Portugal

Sintra, Portugal

Most of my family and friends know that when I travel I like to visit places that are listed in my book “1000 Places to See Before You Die”. When I first decided to head to Portugal, I read about Sintra, the “fairytale” village near Lisbon, west towards the coast. I...
Marrakesh – Morocco, Africa

Marrakesh – Morocco, Africa

After my visit to Egypt last summer, I was expecting much of the same in Morocco. But to my surprise, I found it overall cleaner…and I felt safer. The airport in Marrakesh has a new modern terminal and it was quick & easy to clear customs. The drive to our...
Atlas Mts – Morocco, Africa

Atlas Mts – Morocco, Africa

Leaving vibrant Marrakesh behind, we headed up into the Atlas Mountains, home to the Berbers… the indigenous people of Morocco. This was the most fascinating and educational day we have yet to experience on our trip. As we drove upward toward a small village,...