How Portugal Saved Wine!
What does wine need saving from you ask. From boredom. Every industry gets stale without fresh players to keep us entertained. Wine has gone…
Danger!
The Dangers of Coming and Going in Tavira Sidewalks are a great invention. Without them we’re sure to get run over. And for sure…
Sunny South of Portugal 2025
LISBON, ALENTEJO & THE EASTERN ALGARVE Tuesday September 16 to Saturday September 27, 2025 SOLD OUT (Click on the first photo to launch the…
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…