Jay Hicks
Sleeping and Eating in the Pijp (Pipe)
A Gr8 Home Base to Tour Amsterdam If the idea of staying in The Pipe (or De Pijp in Dutch) reminds you of sleeping under a bridge, you...
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Jay Hicks
- Apr 13
- 3 min
Windy Day In Holland
I often wondered why windmills were so common in Holland. I had seen them on earlier visits and knew they were instrumental in capturing...
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Jay Hicks
- Mar 31
- 2 min
London's Sky Garden
Just a few blocks from the Tower of London, is one of the city's best kept secrets. It is free of charge, but must be booked in advance....
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Jay Hicks
- Mar 31
- 4 min
Money Laundering in London's Financial District
The only type of plastic money I had ever heard of was a credit card. I picked up a few pounds for our short emergency stay in London...
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Jay Hicks
- Dec 28, 2022
- 2 min
Just Outside Rome
There are so many great things to see in Rome. However, just a short train ride or a few metro stops away you can find some fantastic...
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Jay Hicks
- Dec 14, 2022
- 3 min
Getting to Italica
It's Half the Adventure Founded in 206 BC, Italica was a ancient Roman town, close to the city of Seville, Spain. Italica is thought to...
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Jay Hicks
- Nov 5, 2022
- 3 min
A Tale of Two Islands: Tenerife or Gran Canaria?
Sometime life throws a curve ball. Occasionally those curve balls are splendid. Due to weather, the Captain of the Jewel of the Seas...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 28, 2022
- 4 min
Alhambra of Granada
The Alhambra or 'The Red One' in Arabic, is a palace and fortress complex located just above the charming city of Granada in Andalusia,...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 22, 2022
- 3 min
Gran Granada
We did not know it at the time, but the pomegranate is the favorite, amongst all fruit, in Grenada, Spain. This is no surprise to Spanish...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 17, 2022
- 2 min
Touring and Tapas in Toledo
Where do you start!  There is so much to see, do and eat.  This is a great stop upon arrival in Spain.  It’s only 30 minutes from Madrid,...
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Jay Hicks
- Oct 13, 2022
- 3 min
Madrid: Airport to Main Train Terminal
If you’re traveling to Spain from the US, you’ll probably be arriving at the Madrid–Barajas Airport, terminal four (T4). It is a new and...
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Jay Hicks
- Sep 22, 2022
- 3 min
Oh, Bella Amalfi!
Endless switchbacks, crazy drivers, too much traffic, and perilous heights are some folks memories of the Amalfi! Sitting in the backseat...
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Jay Hicks
- Sep 6, 2022
- 2 min
Is it Still Leaning?
I guess they’re just having fun with me! Every time I mention going to Pisa, my friends always ask me if the tower is still leaning? And,...
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Jay Hicks
- Aug 12, 2022
- 4 min
Valencia - More than Just Oranges
Trying to expand my mind - and not my belly - we entered into the city of Valencia through gates called Torres de Serranos. History and...
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Jay Hicks
- Jul 8, 2022
- 2 min
Drach Caves - Isla de Mallorca
If you find yourself in Mallorca, there are hundreds of things to do. Sun, sea, waves, palm trees, and tourist attractions. Why in the...
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Jay Hicks
- Jul 7, 2022
- 3 min
Montserrat? In Spain?
For a fantastic break from the hustle and bustle of the city of Barcelona, take a full day to visit Montserrat. You will not be...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 29, 2022
- 3 min
The Walled Cities of Tuscany!
If you find yourself in a few extra days in Florence and you have time to visit the Tuscan country side, make sure you visit some of the...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 29, 2022
- 2 min
Florence American Military Cemetery
As we jumped on the SR2, heading early in the morning from Florence to Sienna, we noticed signs for the American military cemetery. We...
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Jay Hicks
- Jun 12, 2022
- 4 min
Isla de Capri
Guilty as charged! As I told our Italian driver on the way to our Airbnb in Massa Lubrense, "Tomorrow we will travel to Capri", I...
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Jay Hicks
- May 29, 2022
- 3 min
Getting Around in Europe - Lots of Walking Ahead!
If you are getting ready to go on vacation to Europe, visiting the sites may require a great deal of effort. Sometimes you will have good...
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