EVERGIB Wanders

It’s been ten years since our wanderlust officially began. Traveling around the world was a dream that seemed impossible until we discovered the book, Vagabonding: An Uncommon Guide to the Art of Long-Term World Travel by…

Imagine dining at a restaurant where your waiter breaks out into a Grammy-worthy singing performance. That’s what happened when we experienced our first traditional Fado performance in Lisbon. Our Couchsurfing host, Miguel recommended we experience Fado.…

The hilltop resort town of Sintra is one of those places that feels straight out of a fairytale. Just an hour northwest of populated Lisbon, Sintra, located in the densely forested Sintra Mountains, feels a world away.…

Two hours east of Lisbon lies the whitewashed town of Evora, where Roman ruins meet a chapel of bones. In a way, Evora felt like the official start of our backpacking trip because it marked the point…

If ever there was a place to retire overseas, it’s Seville. Warm sunshine. Beautiful architecture. And a vibrant community of people who know how to live. We arrived in Seville on an overnight bus from Faro,…

Granada, the capital of Moorish Andalusia, is breathtaking from every vantage point. From The Alhambra in particular, Granada feels entirely different from the rest of Spain. Exotic, romantic and wild. The town’s main site is a…

Madrid, the capital and largest city of Spain, dazzles with its royal history, grand opulence and non-stop activity. Everything in Madrid seems larger than life. The extravagant Royal Palace with more rooms than any other European…

A visual feast for the eyes, Barcelona delights with colorful markets, inspiring art and whimsical architecture. Together, it makes you feel like a kid in a candy shop. In Barcelona, surprises are around every corner. The…

Our first stop in France, Vic-La-Gardiole, offered a surprising treasure trove of delicious food. Sweet little “Vic” is not a typical tourist town. But it’s where Brian spent 2 weeks as a teenager as part of…