After a second month of AirBNB-sponsored chaos, I was ready to wipe the slate clean and try life in tiny Tomar. Along the way to a more peaceful existence, I encountered some challenges that tested my sanity.

My search for a peaceful weekend in a Schist Village ended in a quake

My latest adventure found me driving on a golf-cart sized mountain road to reach the 17th century's idea of a vertical village.

My next stop was the tiny village of Paços da Serra. It was time to try the rural life and I was surprised by what I discovered...