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In 2025, Buck and I continued our exploration of Mexico by visiting Mexico City and Tepoztlan. These locations just deepened our affection for this lovely and diverse country. The people, churches, sculpture/art and food just keep us coming back! This was the first trip to Mexico that would include the traditional Day of the Dead … Read more
Tepoztlán Mexico is a smaller town/village set in a peaceful valley. It is about a two-hour bus ride south of Mexico City. After spending about 9 weeks in Mexico City, we were ready for a different kind of experience. It was exactly the type of experience we wanted! General Thoughts: One note for folks … Read more
Buck and I enjoyed exploring the large and diverse Mexico City, Mexico. Mexico City is one of the largest cities in the world, which intimidated us just a bit. However, we found a month-long housesit (via TrustedHousesitters.com; this link also provides you a 25% discount for your first year’s cost.) in the Condesa neighborhood for … Read more
Portland Oregon food and drink options are gloriously varied and delicious. Buck and I had a blast visiting Portland in the spring of 2025, exploring, eating and experiencing a gorgeous spring! The last time we had visited Portland was during the 2017 Christmas holiday and that visit let us know we wanted to return to … Read more
Sandy Blvd is a loooong road in Portland. We walked from the Grotto to downtown, exploring and getting some great coffee and food. Just getting from one of our favorites to the next, you may discover your own favorites. [ Click on the name to be taken to Google Maps’ address/description/reviews of the place. ] … Read more
During our 2025 Portland trip, we felt fortunate to experience the annual market held on Fremont Street. However, we wanted to share some of our favorite eating spots along Fremont Street, that are there all year around. [ Click on the name to be taken to Google Maps’ address/description/reviews of the place. ] Hi-Top. During … Read more
NE Alberta Street in Portland Oregon always has something going on – markets, theatre, music. And plenty of places to recharge with food and drink. [ Click on the name to be taken to Google Maps’ address/description/reviews of the place. ] Memoire Cà Phê. This was the first restaurant we visited, and we returned 3 … Read more
Staunton, Virginia is a beautifully preserved, historic town in the Shenandoah Valley. Buck and I found a place near the historic downtown from which we could easily walk to coffee shops, restaurants, museums, and the diverse architecture in nearby neighborhoods. We visited Staunton, Virginia for a couple of days on our way to a fall house sit in the northeastern USA.
In this podcast episode, CG and I discuss wintering in Ucluelet on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. Ucluelet, British Columbia is a small town off the beaten path along the Pacific coastline where we spent Jan-April enjoying some of the most magnificent coastal country we’ve ever encountered. We have great memories of storm watching, whale watching, and exploring the tidal pools. Ucluelet is grey, wet, and uncrowded in the winter, and a beautiful place to be.
CG and I are house sitting for the summer in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, so we thought we would discuss some of the experiences we have had visiting the Great Smoky Mountain National Park through the years. And we’ll throw in a few facts about the Smokies, just for fun.