Next Chapter For Us

Next Chapter For Us

Home
Archive
About
Two Months, One Carry-On, and a Personal Item
What I packed, what I bought, and what I learned
Aug 17
The Final Chapter: 2 Days in London
A West End musical, rooftop cocktails, and one last whisky tasting before heading home
Aug 12
Final thoughts on Edinburgh
We'll be back!
Aug 12
The Johnnie Walker Experience
Our last day in Edinburgh was quintessentially Scottish
Aug 8
The Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle
A street where history is everywhere and even the statues have a sense of humor.
Aug 6
Booze & Coos (and Views)
A whisky distillery, Highland cows, and Sir Walter Scott
Aug 4
Edinburgh First Impressions
Like a fairytale in real life
Aug 4
One Month in Porto: Final Thoughts
And one last fancy dinner before we go
Aug 4

July 2026

A Flower in the Barrel of a Rifle
What Portugal's history can teach us about democracy
Jul 31
What Happens After You've Checked Everything Off Your List?
After almost a month in Porto, we discovered the luxury of having no must-dos left.
Jul 29
A Perfect Day in Porto Ends With a 6 Bridges Cruise
Peacocks in the gardens, hills under our feet, and six bridges from the water.
Jul 28
Dinner, but Make It a Mystery
An intimate tasting menu and a few things we were probably better off not knowing
Jul 27
© 2026 Karen Coover · Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start your SubstackGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture