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We’re Philip and Laura Mire, a retired couple who traded the daily grind for a life filled with travel, scuba adventures, and stories from around the world.

Our journey is about more than destinations; it’s about discovering beauty in culture, history, and people and sharing those moments in a way that’s authentic, encouraging, and accessible for travelers of every age and ability.

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Apartment building near Valencia Cathedral in the Old Town, showing balconies and street life in a central neighborhood where to stay in Valencia

Where to Stay in Valencia: Neighborhoods That Matter

2026-01-02
Deciding where to stay in Valencia isn’t just about finding a comfortable bed; it quietly shapes how the city unfolds around you. Laura and I…
Best Paella in Valencia. A cooking class in Valencia showcasing traditional ingredients, helping travelers decide if Valencia is worth visiting

How to Find the Best Paella in Valencia

2025-12-26
Paella is one of those dishes that seems familiar until you eat it where it actually comes from. Before Valencia, Laura and I thought we…
View of the Torres de Serranos in Valencia’s Old Town, a historic landmark that helps travelers understand where is Valencia on Spain’s map.

Is Valencia Worth Visiting? Absolutely! Here’s 10 Reasons Why

2025-12-23
When Laura and I first planned our time in Spain, we had so many well-known cities competing for attention that Valencia didn’t make the short…
Philip walking along a shaded path near the Alcázar of Segovia using a cane, carrying a backpack on a quiet trail.

Traveling With Limited Mobility: Tips from the Road

2025-12-18
Laura was the first to notice something was off. In fact, she had mentioned that for the past couple of months, she had noticed we…
Equestrian statue of King James I in Valencia’s Parterre Gardens, a historic landmark in Valencia Old Town.

Valencia Old Town: History You Can Walk Through

2025-12-14
The first thing I noticed in Valencia Old Town wasn’t a landmark or a plaque, it was how quickly the noise softened once we stepped…
View of Plaza de la Reina in Valencia with the cathedral, fountain, palm trees, and surrounding historic buildings on a sunny day.

17 of the BEST Things to do in Valencia

2025-12-05
Valencia has a way of pulling you in slowly, almost quietly, until one day you realize you’ve fallen for it completely. When we lived here,…
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A Wild Dive Week I Never Expected in Barbados

2025-11-26
I was wandering along the beach in St. Vincent that Thursday morning, happily lost in my sea-glass hunt, while Philip waited with the kind of…
Explore the most beautiful churches in Venice Italy with our guide for retired couples seeking faith, history, accessible travel, and unforgettable moments.

Churches in Venice: A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Sacred Beauty

2025-11-18
We hit the ground running in Venice, stepping off the train and heading straight toward the promise of golden mosaics, incense, and centuries of whispered…
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Where to Stay in Valencia: Neighborhoods That Matter

2026-01-02
Deciding where to stay in Valencia isn’t just about finding a comfortable bed; it quietly shapes how the city unfolds around you. Laura and I…

How to Find the Best Paella in Valencia

2025-12-26
Paella is one of those dishes that seems familiar until you eat it where it actually comes from. Before Valencia, Laura and I thought we…

Is Valencia Worth Visiting? Absolutely! Here’s 10 Reasons Why

2025-12-23
When Laura and I first planned our time in Spain, we had so many well-known cities competing for attention that Valencia didn’t make the short…

Traveling With Limited Mobility: Tips from the Road

2025-12-18
Laura was the first to notice something was off. In fact, she had mentioned that for the past couple of months, she had noticed we…

Valencia Old Town: History You Can Walk Through

2025-12-14
The first thing I noticed in Valencia Old Town wasn’t a landmark or a plaque, it was how quickly the noise softened once we stepped…

17 of the BEST Things to do in Valencia

2025-12-05
Valencia has a way of pulling you in slowly, almost quietly, until one day you realize you’ve fallen for it completely. When we lived here,…

A Wild Dive Week I Never Expected in Barbados

2025-11-26
I was wandering along the beach in St. Vincent that Thursday morning, happily lost in my sea-glass hunt, while Philip waited with the kind of…

Churches in Venice: A Soul-Stirring Journey Through Sacred Beauty

2025-11-18
We hit the ground running in Venice, stepping off the train and heading straight toward the promise of golden mosaics, incense, and centuries of whispered…

A WWII Sites Netherlands Road Trip That Changed How We See History

2025-11-11
Living in Amsterdam for two years gave us a front‑row seat to a country shaped, down to its bones, by the events of World War…
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