Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Portugal. Show all posts
Sunday, May 31, 2015
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Thursday, May 28, 2015
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Monday, May 25, 2015
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Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, May 18, 2015
Sunday, May 17, 2015
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Fly Me To Portugal, Please
After we got our visa situations squared away, this summer has blown wide open.
I have been able to secure excellent work tutoring English through mid-June, making the prospects of adventures even more realistic and wonderful.
My contract with my club finishes May 15. May 16, we go to a wedding. May 17, I fly to Lisbon.
Remember that Iberia Airlines debacle over Christmas?
For overbooking our flights in December, they rewarded us with vouchers. It was quite satisfying to call Iberia Airlines this week and "pay" for my round trip to Lisbon with their money.
I'm thrilled to report that I'll be in Portugal for a solid two weeks, and I plan to absorb a lot of sunshine and seafood.
If you can't join me on the beach, I hope you'll at least stick around to see how it all goes down on the blog!
I have been able to secure excellent work tutoring English through mid-June, making the prospects of adventures even more realistic and wonderful.
My contract with my club finishes May 15. May 16, we go to a wedding. May 17, I fly to Lisbon.
Remember that Iberia Airlines debacle over Christmas?
For overbooking our flights in December, they rewarded us with vouchers. It was quite satisfying to call Iberia Airlines this week and "pay" for my round trip to Lisbon with their money.
I'm thrilled to report that I'll be in Portugal for a solid two weeks, and I plan to absorb a lot of sunshine and seafood.
If you can't join me on the beach, I hope you'll at least stick around to see how it all goes down on the blog!
Saturday, September 28, 2013
The Final [Rough] Draft
And just like that, the itinerary has undergone one final makeover, only to be finished when I know for sure how long I can take my vacation!
After opening my mind to the possibility that there could be a better way: there was.
After opening my mind to the possibility that there could be a better way: there was.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Decisions to Make
Here are the two possible itineraries for #IBIN2014, both able to be edited into 15 days or lengthened into 20-ish days. Barcelona didn't make the cut because it's a very easy weekend trip from Paris that I can do anytime with Marc, and in February, the beach isn't exactly a huge draw. I kind of feel the same way about Madrid, but keeping it on the table because the weather will be really warm there in February. Clearly, I'm not going to compromise on the Granada through Lisbon finish; that city sweep is the main reason I've always wanted to do this trip.
Dates, Dates, Dates!
I've narrowed down my available dates - and they're bizarre. I said I would roll with whatever came my way, and that's what's happening!
If I waited until after all volleyball events were finished, I wouldn't be free until mid-June. Not only would prices be through-the-roof, but the temperature and crowds would be out of control, too.
So, as only the fate of a sports calendar can do, my planned dates for Iberian Insanity are now:
FEBRUARY 17 until either MARCH 4 or MARCH 10!!! Nothing like a little ambiguity to make things more interesting!
If I waited until after all volleyball events were finished, I wouldn't be free until mid-June. Not only would prices be through-the-roof, but the temperature and crowds would be out of control, too.
So, as only the fate of a sports calendar can do, my planned dates for Iberian Insanity are now:
FEBRUARY 17 until either MARCH 4 or MARCH 10!!! Nothing like a little ambiguity to make things more interesting!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Eurail vs. Eur-crazy
When I first began thinking about Iberian Insanity 2014, I was dead set on the Eurail Pass. I was leaning on my previous super-positive experiences with the Eurail Select Pass in 2011 for Benelux, France, and Germany. There was no other way to travel throughout a large period of time and a large region of awesomeness.
I will not be buying a train pass. I am going to figure it out as I go with planes, trains, buses, and carpooling (organized hitchhiking).
I will not be buying a train pass. I am going to figure it out as I go with planes, trains, buses, and carpooling (organized hitchhiking).
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