We found a new, or new to us, service this time in Mexico. Wayak.com is a transportation company, that uses private cars and drivers. Three times we chose this mode of transportation, as the flight schedules were crazy with long layovers. They drove us from Merida to Valladolid, and again from Valladolid to Playa del Carmen, our last stop in the Yucatan.
Read MoreWe decided to return to Mexico this winter—a. it’s warm and b. it’s close and easy to get back to the states from here. First stop, the Yucatan peninsula to visit some cities we hadn’t seen before, as well as to go back to the beach in Playa del Carmen. Merida, in the middle of the dry jungle, entertained us for two weeks. Warm, yes, but breezy and easy going at the same time. Our Airbnb was nice, although not as strategically located as we might have liked. Consequently, we stayed in and visited the rooftop restaurants our first night and feasted on delicious sushi at Hanaichi.
Read MoreWe took our second overnight cruise on Tallink to Helsinki. With an early disembarkation, it is the city where Paul and I decided we could manage public transportation in a brand new city with 4 suitcases. Essentially, we became those people dragging their suitcases on and off of trams and over six blocks of busy streets. Yes, it was stressful, but we did it! And it wasn’t that difficult. We parked our suitcases at the bus station lockers and toured until we could check into our crazy, tiny, pretty horrible apartment. Live and learn!
Read MoreI signed up for this tour recommended by Trip Advisor with a bit of unneeded trepidation. It was a great tour, with passionate tour leaders and great wines and tapas. We toured the Can Bas winery and its cava (sparkling wine) affiliate. The Spanish Denominacion de Origen is Penedes. In this region of Spanish wine making, no artificial watering can take place, so the vintners are at the mercy of the weather for their rain.
Read MoreWell, it's almost the view from our window. We are right across the street from the east side of The Sagrada Familia. We have a view of the 34,000+ tourist who visit this unfinished marvel every DAY! And, on clear days, we can see a castle on a hill. Spain, the vagabonds have arrived!
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