Travel Stories

Riding the Flam scenic railway in Norway

Our adventure on the Flam Scenic Railway began by boarding the passenger ferry MF Lustrafjord in Gudvangen.

Jim Dorsey October 20, 2021

Discovering the magic of Waterways

With the incredibly beautiful natural surroundings, great amenities and neighborhood feel Waterways is the embodiment of a Lowcountry community.

Jim Dorsey May 27, 2021

The Wall of Nine Windows Aqueduct

Since antiquity aqueducts were constructed to transport water from one place to another, thus insuring a regular and controlled supply of fresh water.

Jim Dorsey May 24, 2021

Water, water everywhere!

The Ilha Verde (Green Island) is lush from shore-to-shore. With over three feet of rain annually every corner of this paradise is bursting with rivers, streams, waterfalls and lakes.

Jim Dorsey February 23, 2021

Paragliding on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores

Paragliding on the island of Sao Miguel is an exhilarating yet peaceful experience as pilots fly over mountains, lush forests, crater lakes and black sand beaches.

Jim Dorsey October 1, 2021

A 400 year old water village

The Azores islands are known for many natural wonders. Among them is a 400-year-old water village known as the Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park

Jim Dorsey August 17, 2021

Adventure to the end of the earth

Punta Allen is a small Mayan fishing village located in the Sian Ka’an Biosphere Reserve at the end of the Boca Paila Peninsula in Tulum, Mexico.

Jim Dorsey January 27, 2021

PGE l Iceland is an exotic land, and landscape, that is best experienced on foot. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island. Here are our six favorite iceland hikes.

Surviving the Oxi Pass in Iceland

The story of surviving the Öxi Pass in Iceland. The Öxi Pass is a mountain pass located in Eastern Iceland at an elevation of 1,768 feet above the sea level.

Jim Dorsey January 24, 2021

Four favorite Iceland waterfalls

Our four favorite Iceland waterfalls. During our 2-week stay we were blessed with unusually good late fall weather allowing us to comfortably explore many parts of this glorious island.

Jim Dorsey January 27, 2021

Heavy surf at Ponta da Ferraria

Although Hurricane Epsilon was downgraded to Tropical Storm the wind and waves approaching the westernmost point of Ponta Da Ferraria were massive.

Jim Dorsey January 22, 2021

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Enjoying P’Alma Sushi

Being from Southern California it is hard to impress us when it comes to sushi. P’Alma Sushi in Ponta Delgada won us over on our first visit.

Jim Dorsey June 3, 2021

We always wondered where we would spend our 25th. wedding anniversary. As it turns out it happens to be in the same place that we celebrated both of our birthdays this year. On the island of Sao Miguel, Azores!

Jim Dorsey February 13, 2021

Isle of Skye

Visiting a major tourist destination without the tourists. The Isle of Skye is located off Scotland?s northwest coast and is the largest island in the inner Hebrides archipelago.

Jim Dorsey January 2, 2021

Furnas Lake Forest Long Stay

Our Furnas Lake Forest Living Long Stay. For the past six months we have lived in a forested property located on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago.

Jim Dorsey February 13, 2021

Touring the Gorreana Tea Plantation

While exploring the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores Archipelago we discovered the Gorreana Tea Plantation.

Jim Dorsey December 4, 2020

Centro de Artes Contemporâneas

In the middle of the Atlantic ocean a multidisciplinary Centro de Artes Contemporâneas rises up like a nascent volcano.

Jim Dorsey February 14, 2021

Playground Earth | Garden Party Furnas Lake Forest

Garden party at Furnas Lake

Today we had the good fortune to spend the afternoon with our hosts, the Camara family, along with some of their family and friends and enjoy a garden party at Furnas Lake

Jim Dorsey February 13, 2021