Wine Shopping
“How’s the wine over there Billy?” I’m asked a lot. “Fantastic” I reply but let me tell you about something I enjoy every bit…
Invasion of the Bougainvillea
It grows everywhere. On the front, on the side and even over top of anything it can latch on to. The bougainvillea rules the…
My Morning Saunters
I’m a stroller. It’s different from a walker or a hiker – I’m not thinking destination or exercise. My strolling has a simpler purpose…
Our First Beaujolais Nouveau in Tavira
I’ve never been into wine rituals. Fluffy, puffy stuff by waiters or want-to-be experts. It misses the point. Wine is a social exercise. An…
Ireland 2025
IRISH SPRING TOUR Scenic HIKES, Friendly PEOPLE, Perfect PINTS & Delicious DINNERS! 12 DAYS in the SOUTH of IRELAND…THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Sunday…
Billy Moving to Portugal
Time for the story! Tavira Talking! On a nothing Tuesday night in beautiful PEC Kato dropped a bomb. “Why don’t we move to…
Alentejo, Portugal 2024
AMAZING ALENTEJO! Portugal Wednesday September 25 to Saturday October 3, 2024 (departing from Toronto on Tuesday September 25) *new date, with one night and…
France 2024
LOVELY LANGUEDOC! south of France Tuesday June 4 to Thursday June 13, 2024 (Departing Monday June 3) SOLD OUT Personal Concierge Services of Kato…
Ireland 2024
IRISH SPRING TOUR Scenic HIKES, Friendly PEOPLE, Perfect PINTS & Delicious DINNERS! 12 DAYS in the SOUTH of IRELAND…THE TRIP OF A LIFETIME! Saturday…