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Wandering Works for Us

Wandering Works for Us

Written by: Shelley Rohm
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Wandering Works for Us is a travel and lifestyle podcast that explores life in Portugal, European adventures, and LGBTQ+ experiences abroad. Hosted by Shelley and Beth, a married couple who traded the U.S. for Portugal, each episode offers practical tips, cultural insights, and honest stories about expat life, slow travel, and making a home in a new country. Whether you're planning a move, dreaming of life abroad, or seeking authentic LGBTQ+ travel content, this podcast helps you navigate the journey with humor, heart, and real-world advice.

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  • Tomar, Portugal: City of Templars

    Tomar, Portugal: City of Templars
    Oct 13 2025
    Wandering Works for Us Podcast


    Date: 13 October 2025

    Title: Tomar, Portugal: City of Templars

    Summary of Episode

    Join us as we wander through the enchanting medieval city of Tomar, Portugal — one of our favorite destinations in Central Portugal! Steeped in history, Tomar is best known for its fascinating connection to the Knights Templar and the magnificent Convent of Christ, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    In this episode, we go beyond the famous Templar Castle and explore the many other gems that make Tomar so special — from the Tomar Synagogue and the scenic Nabão River Park to the city’s delicious local cuisine and the colorful Festa dos Tabuleiros, one of Portugal’s most unique traditional festivals.

    We wrap up our journey with a visit to the stunning Almourol Castle and the Contemporary Art Museum in Vila Nova da Barquinha, rounding out an unforgettable adventure through Portugal’s Templar Route.

    Key Topics


    How far is Tomar from Lisbon?

    Headquarters of the Templars

    A short history of the Templars as we know it

    Tomar’s Templar Castle and Convent of Christ

    [10:55] Nabão River Park

    [14:02] Le P’tit fraçais–(a little French) is the pastry shop

    [15:20] Synagogue and Jewish Museum

    [17:15] Igreja São João Baptista

    [18:45] Taverna Antiqua

    [20:00] Insensato Café and Livraria

    [21:30] Festa do Tabuleiros or festival of trays–correction– it is every 4 years, not every year

    [23:40] Almoural Castle

    [Museum in Vila Nova Barquinha

    What Tomar feels like

    What’s up next

    Important Links

    To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places, and feel free to email us at wandering@wwforus.com

    Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!

    Instagram

    • Facebook
    • Tiktok
    • YouTube
    • Looking for a tour guide in Portugal? I have a whole list!
    • Blog posts for this episode: Tomar, Convent of Christ
    • Google Map of all places listed



    Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

    Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media, and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!


    RESOURCES & LINKS


    We love discussing our adventures on our podcast, but we also share personal travel experiences on our Substack, and we're now also on Flipboard.



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations
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    33 mins
  • UK Trip Part 2: Strathaven, Glasgow, and Dunblane

    UK Trip Part 2: Strathaven, Glasgow, and Dunblane
    Sep 27 2025
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    Date: 27 September 2025

    Title: UK Trip Part 2: Strathaven, Glasgow, and Dunblane

    Summary of Episode

    In this episode, we continue our trip in Scotland. We travel to Strathaven to stay, then to Glasgow, and take an overnight trip to Dunblane.

    While in Strathaven, we experienced the Balloon Festival, visited local pubs, toured a fully automated farm, and spent time with family and friends. We were also able to head down and see New Lanark, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

    Glasgow was very cool! We rode the hop-on hop-off bus, the Kelvingrove, and the Pot Still.

    Dunblane was a charming surprise! We loved visiting the cathedral, the Leighton Library, the Dunblane Museum, and Doune Castle!

    Key Topics


    Part I : Staying in Strathaven, Scotland

    [02:20]Thanks to Margaret for housing us!

    [03:15] Balloon Festival of Strathhaven

    [06:30] Nether Lathame Farm – a fully automated farm

    [11:35] Party for Liz

    [13:15] Strathaven Balloon Festival glow-up

    [14:50] Great pubs: Weavers, The Strathaven, and the Drumclog Inn

    [17:10] New Lanark UNESCO World Heritage Site


    [21:45] Part II: Glasgow

    [22:30] Hop on Hop off bus

    [24:00] Kelvingrove Museum–Mackintosh exhibit and the Dali painting

    [26:00] Willow Tea Room

    [28:00] The Pot Still


    [31:00] Part II: Dunblane

    [32:15] Dunblane is known for…

    [34:00] Cromlix Hotel

    [35:00] Dumblane Cathedral–Drummond Sisters

    [37:20] Leighton Library

    [41:30] Dunblane Museum

    [42:30] The Tappit Hen

    [43:00] Doune Castle

    [47:00] Bridge of Allen

    [50:20] What’s up next?

    Important Links

    To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places, and feel free to email us at wandering@wwforus.com

    Like what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!


    Instagram

    • Facebook
    • Tiktok
    • YouTube
    • Looking for a tour guide in Portugal? I have a whole list!
    • Blog posts for this episode: Glasgow, Strathaven, and Dunblane (all different posts).


    Thanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!

    Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!



    Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations
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    53 mins
  • UK Trip Part 1: London and Edinburgh

    UK Trip Part 1: London and Edinburgh
    Sep 16 2025
    Wandering Works for Us PodcastDate: 17 September 2025Title: UK Trip Part 1: London and EdinburghSummary of EpisodeThis August, we decided to try to escape the tourists in our village and went to places where there were more tourists! We’ve become so European (ha!). We spent three lovely days in London with our niece, Katey, and seeing Buckingham Palace, Saint Paul’s Cathedral, walking around the Black Friars, and saw Sean Hayes at the Barbican Theater in his award winning role, Good Night, Oscar.We then headed north to Scotland, where we spent the rest of our time exploring new cities and villages and meeting some amazing people. Check out below what we did while we were there!Key TopicsPart 1 London: [03:30] Dinner at Slaughtered Lamb [04:38] Walked around Mayfair in London, ate at Popina, met a dog[06:08] Buckingham Palace State Room Visit –Beth loves to talk about the Royals[16:45] Beer drinking at Bag O’Nails [18:15] Dishoom Indian Restaurant–loved!!! High-quality Indian food[19:35] Staying in the Black Friars[20:35] Saint Paul’s Cathedral, Christopher Wren, The Old Bell Tavern, Winston Churchill gates in the crypt.[25:25] Good Night, Oscar at the Barbican Theater[28:45] Cross, Platform 9 ¾, train travel and bus travel.Part 2 Edinburgh–30:55[32:00] Dinner at Makars Mash –highly recommend[33:30] Edinburgh Military Tattoo–check out our YouTube video.[42:40] Writers Museum–Highlights Scotlands best: Robert Louis Stevenson, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott[44:45] Howies RestaurantFor more info on Edinburgh, check out our first podcast on the city on Spotify or where ever you like to listen.Important Links To follow all of our antics and adventures, please visit our social media pages and our website at wwforus.com! You can send us a message at any of these places and feel free to email us at wandering@wwforus.comLike what we are doing? Buy us a gin and tonic and help us keep going!InstagramFacebookTiktokYouTubeLooking for a tour guide in Portugal? I have a whole list!Blog post for this episode–Both blog posts are updated –3 Days in Edinburgh and First Trip to LondonThanks to Everyone who has been so supportive!Special thanks to all of you who have listened, subscribed, followed us on social media and just took the time to say hello and tell us how much you enjoy our podcast and blog. YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST!!RESOURCES & LINKSSpecial shout outs to AL and Leanne of A Sideways Life that has given us so much help and support for the move. To Gal and Mayaan at Smoozitive with their love and support. Please check out their podcasts on Apple Podcasts A Sideways Life website and podcastSmoozitive website (if you are moving abroad, these women are experts and will help you out!)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wandering-works-for-us/donations
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    49 mins
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