Marrakech: You Will Not Understand It Until You Have Experienced It
There are some places you can understand from pictures. Marrakech is not one of them. You can look at the colours, the lanterns, the tiled courtyards, the food, and the crowded souks. You can read the guidebooks and watch the videos. But until you step into the Medina yourself, hear the sound echoing over the […]
First Impressions – Our First 2 Weeks in the Algarve
We arrived in the Algarve region in southern Portugal in January, during the low season, and it has already been a memorable start to this chapter of travel. Our home base for this adventure is in the Lagos area, specifically Porto de Mós, and it has suited us beautifully so far. At Seize the Bay, […]
Pura Vida in Costa Rica: Finding Joy and Adventure in Tamarindo
Updated February 2026 Costa Rica is a beautiful country with a great deal to offer, and Tamarindo has become one of the places we return to with real affection. Over the years, we’ve spent a lot of time explaining why we love it so much, so we thought it made sense to gather those thoughts […]
Past Travel to Spain & Portugal
Deciding to Travel Barb and I have arranged our lives so we can spend more time travelling, and this trip to Spain and Portugal was part of that larger decision. Like many choices in this stage of life, it came with questions, adjustments, and some uncertainty, but it also came with excitement. At Seize the […]