Discover the World, one road trip at a time!
In short, 2019 has been a simple & happy year. It has been a transformative year too and at this point, I'm just starting to perceive the changes it has brought and is still bringing. I do look forward to this new decade and all the new adventures to come! I hope you do too and cheers to ... Read the Post
I couldn't tell you about the transmission rebuilt and not talk about the engine overhaul, right away, after that! It's kind of the elephant in the room, or on the motorcycle at least! So here it is... So much happened in last month or so. We were stuck because of a couple things and tadaaaa, ... Read the Post
The transmission of my Indian Scout motorcycle is now back on the frame and the gearbox overhaul is a complete success! OK, I'm so excited, I'm rushing ahead by telling you this! Soooo much has happened in the last month or so, it's hard for me to contain, but let's back up a little! A ... Read the Post
This map has been on my mind for sooo long! I'm super excited to now be able to present it to you. So here it is! A road trip map of Sweden, to guide you through all the amazing places there is to see! UNESCO World Heritage sites in Sweden Of course, this road trip includes a lot of ... Read the Post
You may feel a French 'je ne sais quoi' when arriving at the Drottningholm Palace. Is it the symmetry of its facade? Is it the gardens with the avenues of trees, canals and baroque statues? You are not mistaken, the Drottningholm Palace is considered as one of the finest example of Royal ... Read the Post
Another report on my vintage Indian Scout motorcycle restoration project? Yes, because it's getting out of hands and I'm freaking out! So I know I should be writing about something else like a new castle or a great destination, but I'm really freaking out and I need to tell you! If you ... Read the Post
It's been a while since I last managed to publish something here. It's also been a while since I last added something to my postcard page. For both I'm sorry. First I have to say, it's not entirely my fault! Aaargghh Gutenberg, why did you do this to me! Gutenberg, Wordpress ... Read the Post
It's been a while since I told you about my Indian Scout 741 restoration, so I thought a general update, on the process & where we are, would be nice! In short, summer was too hot to work! But this gave me time to sort out a few things quietly. So not all is bad! Note: there are ... Read the Post
The Carmo Convent or the Convent of Our Lady of Mount Carmel is located in central Lisbon, just above the Santa Justa elevator, which provides an easy access, almost stair free! In my various trips to Lisbon, I had walked by the church portal & red door numerous times. Enjoying the ... Read the Post
When I was researching information on the Carmo Convent located in Lisbon, I found many articles describing it as "charming ruins". I loved that I finally got to visit such a beautiful place, but didn't find it "charming". I'm not saying this as an offense, I'm just saying that "charming" is not the ... Read the Post
Hidden in the mountains, in the heart of Portugal, you will find the most charming village of all: Talasnal. Talasnal is what dreams are made of. At least my dreams! Remote & hidden, small & beautiful beyond belief, quiet, surrounded by pristine nature... Talasnal checks all the boxes ... Read the Post
The actual name of the aqueduct located in Tomar is the Aqueduct dos Pegões Altos. It is also named the Aqueduct of the Covent of the Christ, as it was built to bring water to such Covent. Will you dare walk on it? The Tomar aqueduct in short It's just a short drive from Tomar city and is ... Read the Post
