Vines to Vistas: Trading Rioja for the Ordesa Valley
After the lush vineyards and avant-garde curves of Rioja , we traded our wine glasses for hiking boots and headed east toward the Pyrenees. The transition from the rolling plains of wine country to the jagged limestone peaks of the north is dramatic, both in scenery and pace. A Literary Detour in Pamplona The drive to Torla takes about three hours, so we broke it up with a stop in Pamplona . I love to choose a novel to read with a setting inspired by the location I’m travelin
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Basque Country and La Rioja Alavesa, Spain
Landing in Bilbao felt like a victory before the trip even began. United recently added direct flights from Newark , which effectively removes the logistical headache of a Madrid or Barcelona layover and puts you right at the gateway to Basque Country. We picked up a car at the airport, our chariot to explore Basque Country/La Rioja region, Pamplona, the Pyrenees, and San Sebastian area (stay tuned for more blog posts exploring each location! ), and made the 90-minute drive
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Hakone & Mt. Fuji
Hakone & Mount Fuji My husband and I spent about two weeks in Japan in May 2024, covering Tokyo, Nikko, Hakone/Gora, Kyoto, and Hokkaido. Since there's SO much to do and recommend in each location, I'll break out each post into its own. If you’re looking for some general dos an don’t about traveling to Japan, check out my Tokyo post . If you’re looking for an easy day trip from Tokyo, check out my post on Nikko ! P.s. heading to Japan in May and curious what to wear? Check
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