Gourmet Gal

Yes, travel during Covid is high-risk especially when dining and drinking together, unmasked. Nothing political about that but it is true that some so-called politicians have tried to make masking, v… (View Post)

No doubt the Douro is a beautiful river but it is quite rural and with all the daytime sailing it is a more relaxing type trip. We were actually looking forward to that after over 3 weeks of European… (View Post)

My DH and I just ended a month of travel with the Villages and Vintages cruise on the Douro. The ship is the most beautiful river cruise ship I’ve ever seen with a two-story atrium that bisects both … (View Post)

Then we will be there for the funeral. We’re staying at the Taj, right around the corner from Westminster and a block or so away from the back of the palace and the mews. Not sure what we’ll do. Hate… (View Post)

Normally at home I am happy to dress according to requested attire for a venue or event. But when traveling I, like many travelers, have to balance packing and luggage constraints with requested atti… (View Post)