How Not to Write an Enticing Advertisement for a House Sitter
I have a subscription to a website that posts advertisements for house sitters. Most of the time the people advertising on the site are looking for soRead More…
A Writer's Journey
I have a subscription to a website that posts advertisements for house sitters. Most of the time the people advertising on the site are looking for soRead More…
I decided I wanted to experience the Lisbon nightlife, so I booked a bed in a hostel and stayed there on Saturday night. It only cost me €12 plus â‚Read More…
Dear Travel Diary, I haven’t been very productive today. Instead of writing, I had to spend some time working on my Dutch tax return. Thankfully, IRead More…
Last year, when the bulges in my pockets became a little too ridiculous, I bought a Bellroy Slim-Sleeve wallet. Before I realized how bad my bulges haRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, I was working at a table on the balcony today when I saw something move on the wall in front of me. It was a lizard. I’m three fRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, I had to buy some new reading glasses today. The pair I carry around in my jacket pocket is broken, but I only paid 99 cents forRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, I can’t remember how long I’ve been having meat-free Mondays, but it’s been a number of years. When I lived in England it wasn’tRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, Thursday was a long day. When I got on the train at Esmoriz it was a little before 1 pm. I had to change trains at Ovar. The traRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, My month here in the North of Portugal is up. Today I’m moving on to the Lisbon area, so I will be spending a number of hours onRead More…
Dear Travel Diary, I’m not a millionaire. I just checked my EuroMillions ticket and I haven’t won this week—again. When I lived in the NetherlandRead More…