Carnaval 2023: We Watch Mindelo’s Spectacular Street Party
The event we've been waiting for, 2023's Carnaval in Mindelo, has finally come! We share all, especially pictures!
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We Hit the Big City: Praia, Capital of Cabo Verde
Our top picks for sights in Praia, the largest city in Cabo Verde and home to a plurality of the country's population.
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We Sample the Fascinating Food of Cabo Verde
The food of Cabo Verde has us surprised and delighted! We tell all about cachupa, grogue, pontche, and a few other favourites.
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Cabo Verde: A First Look at Mindelo
Everything you need to know about the beautiful island nation of Cabo Verde. Or, if not everything, at least the basics!
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Laurel Becomes a Pirate Captain, Sailing into the Sunset
Laurel provides a Captain's Log on her Cypriot sailing lessons, the good, the bad, and the physically challenged.
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We Live Here Now: Mindelo, Cabo Verde!
First look at our latest home, a beautiful and airy flat in Mindelo, Cabo Verde's second city, located right near the beach!
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Lisbon in 36 Hours: We Go Up and Down Hills
We take a vacation from our busy lives to pop over to Lisbon, a city increasingly popular with American retirees. And we can see why!
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Twelve Things We Love about Cyprus
We're sad to be leaving Cyprus, but take the opportunity to list the things we liked most about our time here. And, ok; we're not that sad: more great destinations…
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The Mosaics of Paphos: We Fall in Love with Tiny Stones
Mosaics - tiny bits of stone or glass - are one of our favourite things! So we took ourselves to Paphos to see some stunners!
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Mighty Aphrodite: Mythology of the Great Lady’s Homeland
Cyprian Aphrodite has a long and rich history. We poke into it, despite the dangers inherent in messing with such a powerful goddess.
