Author: jodecook

  • Cerbère…just another beautiful village on the Mediterranean

    Cerbère…just another beautiful village on the Mediterranean

    Cerbère This quaint town is just a 20 minute train ride from Argeles-sur-mer, close to the border of Spain. It offers a unique blend of natural beauty, historical intrigue, and cultural richness. It’s often overshadowed by the more populated cities nearby helping it retain its eclectic, off-the-beaten path coastal vibe. The train station is on…

  • Perpignan & Lake La Roho

    Perpignan & Lake La Roho

    About Perpignan Perpignan is the French capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales and is a beautiful medieval town full of amazing sights. Close to Spain, the city has a deep Catalan heritage and lies between the Pyrénées and the Mediterranean Sea. With more than 300 days of sunshine a year, the summer is long and hot while…

  • 30,000+ steps down the coast to Collioure

    30,000+ steps down the coast to Collioure

    Collioure sits on seaside on the far western Mediterranean coast of France, just down from Argeles by an 8 minute train ride. Azure waters lap at beaches right in town. Pastel houses lean over narrow lanes and there is a Medieval castle on the hill overlooking the town. It is a vacation hot-spot for the…

  • Argelès-sur-Mer…I’m in love!

    Argelès-sur-Mer…I’m in love!

    Spain to France. History of Argeles-sur-Mer Argeles-sur-Mer is a town and seaside resort on the Mediterranean coast of France, near the border with Spain and on the section of coast known as the Cote Vermeille. It sets between the low hills of the eastern Pyrenees and the beautiful Mediterranean. Argeles is a pleasant town in…

  • And yes, there was travel drama

    And yes, there was travel drama

    Premia de Mar. Bright idea? Not so much. While I was researching places to stay in Barcelona, I ran across a small hotel that sat on a beach just north of Barcelona in a village called Premia de Mar. The hotel website stated they were only a 12 minute train ride to Barcelona. I thought…

  • Barcelona. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter & Casa Milà

    Barcelona. Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter & Casa Milà

    When planning my trip to Barcelona, I discovered a hotel in Premia de Mar, a village close to Barcelona that sits on the Mediterranean Sea. It was much less expensive than staying in Barcelona, and the hotel website indicated that it was a short 10 minute train ride into Barcelona. And, I like staying in…

  • Fast train to Segovia

    Fast train to Segovia

    Segovia is a city in Spain with a rich historical and cultural heritage. It is famous for its Roman aqueduct, Gothic cathedral and Alcázar fortress, all declared World Heritage Sites by UNESCO. We took a high-speed train (my first) from Madrid to Segovia. I fell in love with this place as soon as I stepped…

  • On to Spain, after an unplanned hiatus

    On to Spain, after an unplanned hiatus

    Leaving the US After an unanticipated seven month stay in the US to recover from my shoulder injury in Hanoi, Vietnam, I’m finally getting back to my adventures around the world. For a time, I wasn’t sure everything would work out to get me back on the road. But, although I might need more treatment…

  • Ready to hit the road again?

    Ready to hit the road again?

    Since I’ve not posted for a while, I wanted to give an update on the status of my shoulder surgery and timeline for continuing my worldwide tour. I had surgery in March to repair a severely torn rotator cuff and have been in physical therapy since then to get a good range of motion back…

  • Long take on a short trip

    Long take on a short trip

    On this date, I should be in Cambodia, exploring the spectacular ruins of Ankor Wat. But, that will have to wait for another time. My world travel adventure only lasted a couple of months rather than the 5 months I planned on. Due to my fall in Vietnam, I’m back home in the US and…