A Day At the Beach
It’s summer here in Ireland, although you wouldn’t always know it. While the US experienced a heat wave, we watched rain bucket from the sky and occasionally donned long sleeves to go enjoy the sunshine. A few weeks ago we got ambitious and went to the beach. We walked along the shoreline, across craggy stones, and sat in the sand. Derek and Rob eventually worked up the insanity courage to jump in the surf. Even at the beach, staring... Read More
The Scrub on Moroccan Hammams
Even the most budget-conscious traveler likes to indulge in a little luxury now and again, especially when traveling through countries where the dollar is strong. During a recent trip to Morocco (where one dollar gets you nearly 8 dirhams) we were swayed by the opulent hammams and spas the country is famous for, and (not-so-reluctantly) gave in. Though it blew our budget for a few days, we recognized it as a unique experience, and a complete bargain... Read More
Postcard: Drum Circle on the Beach
Punta del Diablo, that relaxed little beach in Uruguay. We had planned to spend only two days, and wound up staying over a week — it was just that kind of place. The food was good, the beer was cheap, and the mood was mellow. The only things to do were to splash in the water, stroll the sand and read a good book in a hammock. And if you got tired of those things (seriously?) you could always head to town — meaning the two intersecting... Read More
Postcard: Catch Me if You Can in Praia do Forte
Boys playing on the beach in Praia do Forte, Brazil. We only visited the town for an afternoon to see the Tamar Project, a Brazilian non-profit aimed at protecting sea turtles from extinction. While the beach wasn’t the reason we were visiting, it definitely was a nice way to end the afternoon. Blog this! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook Share on Linkedin share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about... Read More

