Lance Van Auken Archives
The Cats of Casablanca
The cats around Casablanca aren't exactly strays, and they're not owned by anyone specifically. A restaurant owner might leave out scraps, and a family might refill a water dish or open a can of tuna. Here are a few you'll find wandering around here.
The Water That Makes the Wine: Madeira’s Levadas and a Volcanic Island’s Agricultural Genius
Madeira has produced wine since the late 1400s, and Funchal's position as a maritime port helped it travel widely. Let's explore this island destination famous for its wine production!
Semi Retired Life: Spending a Winter Month in London
For Lance and Robin's first trip abroad as semi-retirees, they spent a winter month in London exploring Christmas markets, museums and more.
A Weekend in St. Petersburg, FL: Dalà Museum, Fort De Soto
Heading to St. Pete, Florida soon? Read our travelogue documenting a visit to the new pier, Tropicana Field, the Dalà Museum, and more!
Traveling with the Amtrak Auto Train: Living the Semi-Retired Life
What's it like to travel on the Amtrak Auto Train? Read this story from a semi-retiree and frequent traveler who knows all about it!