Casablanca…When you hear that, I’ll bet it conjures up black and white images from the classic film. I’ll bet you think of its famous lines, “Here’s looking at you, kid,” and “Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine.” I’ll bet you think of classic love stories and […]
Category Archives: Travel Tales
Travel resources and travel articles from expat freelance writer Amanda Walkins. Follow her travels around the world.
London calls to us all – the rich history, the eclectic culture, the sheer size of this massive city within such a small country. London called and we answered. A few days touring in London left our heads spinning with our wallets emptied, yet the sites to see are endless and we merely scratched the surface. […]
I traveled to Jamaica for a rather strange reason: in a brief moment of pure insanity I registered for the Reggae Marathon in Negril, Jamaica. While it sounds like I might be dancing to reggae all night for some noble cause, instead I subjected myself to running 26.2 miles starting before sunrise. Screenshot from my finish line video…proof! […]
I spent four months living in the city of Bilbao, located in northern Spain‘s Basque Country. I meandered the streets and crossed the many bridges. I ventured to nearby cities and beaches as often as I ventured to nearby countries and continents. Those four months taught me some amazing lessons, which I would like to […]
Along the southern coast of Portugal lies a marina so filled with treasures, it’s surprising pirates have not yet pillaged it. Multi-million dollar luxury yachts rest side-by-side, cozy in the comfort of their protective cove in Vilamoura. With over 1,000 berths, this marina truly is a feast for the eyes filled with tinted windows and sleek […]
I just got back from the International Living conference in Las Vegas, and I am amped! There were so many exciting conversations and presentations there last weekend that I am still on a travel high right now. I want to go everywhere and see everything, but I guess for the moment I’ll just have to settle […]
In case you missed my last post about living in Ecuador, check it out here for background information. During my six months living in this gorgeous country, I traveled quite a bit. I took advantage of the incredibly cheap bus system and journeyed through many of the mountain towns of Ecuador. There are many small towns […]
I lived in Ecuador for six months back in 2008…and I still think about it all the time. I absolutely love that country for so many reasons, and working for International Living has revived that adoration. Ecuador is an extremely popular retirement destination, so it understandably often takes center stage in International Living’s coverage. Reading their […]