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"Consider it a veteran's discount...in Spain...from a German."
Part of the appeal of AirBnB is meeting hosts. In Lisbon, I saw Daniel for 120 seconds over the course of three days, which was fine. ...
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The Algarve, Seville and the Spanish countryside
It was a straight shot down the southwestern Portuguese coast to the corner of the continent. By avoiding freeways, I found beautifully...
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Lisbon: Finding a Rhythm
Three days in Lisbon. Having spent months on motorcycles in more than 40 countries, that's the longest I've stayed in one place. With...
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Toronto and shipping to Portugal
Canada, eh Needless to say, it was snowing when I finally reached Toronto at 6pm...and a brisk 24-degrees F. The heated vest came in...
"Do you have any idea why I pulled you over?"
I was really hoping to make it out of the States without a speeding ticket. Unfortunately, the odds are always stacked against me... As...
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Dallas to Toronto: You can’t make up this stuff…
Stats Distance: 2,323 kms/1,444 miles Weather: 71-24 degrees F; Everything—sunshine, overcast, rain, and snow Traffic infractions: 1...