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Hike the Rock of Gibraltar or Calpe Rock?

August 2, 2019August 2, 2019by ElaineLeave a Comment on Hike the Rock of Gibraltar or Calpe Rock?
Hike the Rock of Gibraltar or Calpe Rock?

You probably have heard of the Rock of Gibraltar, but have you ever heard of "Mini Gibraltar"? Located about 7 or 8 hours northeast of Gibraltar in Spain is a small town West of Madrid called Calpe. It is home to a smaller but equally beautiful limestone rock known better as Peñón de Ifach. Some [...]

Lifestyle, Travel

Starting and Ending a Road Trip in Madrid

July 5, 2019August 2, 2019by Elaine1 Comment on Starting and Ending a Road Trip in Madrid
Starting and Ending a Road Trip in Madrid

When we I started planning our road trip adventure around Spain, the only solid plan was that we had to start and end in Madrid.  We I did a lot of cost analyzing before planning.  Reviewing the flight cost is easiest when you have a handful of possible dates.  It was not difficult to determine [...]

Lifestyle

Fastest Way to Failure

June 26, 2019June 25, 2019by Elaine2 Comments on Fastest Way to Failure
Fastest Way to Failure

While failure is inevitable in our lives the faster we understand our problems the faster we can overcome them for the future.

Lifestyle, Travel

Planning one night only in Madrid

October 17, 2018October 24, 2018by Elaine4 Comments on Planning one night only in Madrid
Planning one night only in Madrid

Our epic trip to Spain started off in Madrid with CJ leaving his wallet on the airplane!  Fortunately, the helpful United Airlines staff members were able to recover the wallet, but not without taking a 40 euro cut!  Let me clarify, the wallet was left in the compartment where the safety information is stored so [...]

Travel

The Rock Church of Idar Oberstien

October 9, 2018October 8, 2018by ElaineLeave a Comment on The Rock Church of Idar Oberstien
The Rock Church of Idar Oberstien

One of my last days in Germany, we spent wandering the narrow streets and passageways of Idar Oberstien.  Idar Oberstien which is one of the few villages I can pronounce in Germany, is also one of the first to captivate me!  My first impression was when we speed past it on the train the very [...]

Financial Health, Lifestyle, Travel

7 Tips to make Anywhere a Cheaper Vacation Spot!

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018by ElaineLeave a Comment on 7 Tips to make Anywhere a Cheaper Vacation Spot!
7 Tips to make Anywhere a Cheaper Vacation Spot!

CJ and I both love to travel and explore the world.  But, as I may have mentioned in the past, we really do not have a lot of extra income right now to support our my expensive addiction.  Therefore, I am always on the hunt for ways to reduce our travel expenses or get more [...]

Lifestyle, Travel

First Taste of a Castle – Schloss Drachenburg

September 19, 2018September 30, 2018by ElaineLeave a Comment on First Taste of a Castle – Schloss Drachenburg
First Taste of a Castle – Schloss Drachenburg

Castles are real? Germany is filled with castles!  I had no idea of this until I went to visit my friend, Jen.  When I usually think of Germany, I think about Oktoberfest and timber houses.  You do not find castles around where I live.  Therefore, I do not think of other places as having fairy-tale [...]

Lifestyle, Travel

Little Town of Frille, Germany

September 18, 2018September 17, 2018by Elaine2 Comments on Little Town of Frille, Germany
Little Town of Frille, Germany

Why go to Frille? There is Berlin, Munich, the Alps, and a ton of other great interesting places to see in Germany.  My friend, Jen offered to take me to Luxembourg and a dozen other places, but I asked if we could head 4 hours away to a tiny little town called Frille.  More specifically, I [...]

Hikes, Lifestyle, Travel

A Reason for Riesling in Bernkastel-Kues

September 14, 2018September 15, 2018by Elaine1 Comment on A Reason for Riesling in Bernkastel-Kues
A Reason for Riesling in Bernkastel-Kues

Wine, Walking, Wandering I cannot think of a better way to spend a trip in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany than to take a scenic walk through the vineyards and taste the local wines.  This beautiful area is packed with things to do.  It is well worth a visit!  On my trip, my friend, Jen and I found ourselves [...]

Hikes, Lifestyle, Travel

Tree Walk- Exercise Excursion in the Woods

September 12, 2018September 12, 2018by Elaine1 Comment on Tree Walk- Exercise Excursion in the Woods
Tree Walk- Exercise Excursion in the Woods

Stroll Above the Trees! There are ways to fit in fitness everywhere!  Incorporating exercise into daily activities or travel trips is essential for me to stay happy and healthy.  Unfortunately, not everyone that I vacation with is as inclined to be as active as I want to be.  One of the best ways to get [...]

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