Stories of travel and diabetes
Sometimes we read for fantasy, but other times we want to learn. As you explore your corner of the world and learn the stories of people you meet, there are instances where you'll want to know just a little bit more. Why are things the way they are? What molded history in a manner that …
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Can I get a tattoo if I'm diabetic? Whether you have Type-1, Type-2, or another form of diabetes, there are plenty of extra questions to ask when considering putting ink to skin, but to shed light quickly on that broad question, I'll tell you now - yes you can! Before we make that consultation or …
Last year, you read about how we had to change our trip to Costa Rica last minute. Almost exactly one year later, we are finally making that trip happen. Rachel approached me last month and said she wanted to do a quiet, easy getaway where we could relax and not have to worry about rushing …
Prices in central Maryland, mid-March after Gov. Hogan suspended the gas tax. Whether you've failed to avoid a coworker in the breakroom at work or you're scrolling past Snoop Dogg-themed "how high r u?" memes, or you've been misfortunate enough to have a long commute in the morning and need the fuel to make the …
In the last post, I talked about getting to Sintra and making your way through the historic downtown to Pena Palace. In this post, we'll explore the colorful castle, as well as other nearby sites. Palácio da Pena Pena Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage site, began its history as a monastery before the great 1755 …
If you’re staying in Lisbon for more than a couple days, I highly suggest spending at least half a day exploring the nearby town of Sintra. In this post, I’ll share how to get there, what to do, and how much it may cost you. Getting There Let’s get two of the options out of …
Lisbon is a fascinating city with tons of history and something for people of all interests to enjoy. From foodie stops to museums to Instagram-worthy sites, you'll find it all in the City of Seven Hills. With the increasing popularity of budget airlines, many are offering free stopovers in their home city and TAP Air …
The backstreets of Olhão. As mentioned in my last post about what to do in Faro for 2-3 days, I suggested taking a quick and easy train ride over to the water-side town of Olhão. Arriving beside the courthouse, you take a walk through the town until you pop out by a Continente grocery store …
As part of our contingency plan to deviate from Seville, Spain and avoid crossing borders more than necessary during COVID, we ended up taking a train from Porto down to Faro. Along the streets of the shopping district. When To Go We left the northern city on a Saturday morning and departed Faro on Tuesday, …
Some hikes reward you with a beautiful view at the top; this one gives you them along its entire trail. Finding the silver lining in an otherwise uncertain situation is among the best tools for enjoying life and travel. While COVID-19 has created innumerable hardships, it is how we ended up with one of the …
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