Author: Hollin Stafford

Hollin holds her degree in Sociology and was a flight attendant for United Airlines up until the time she had her son. She, her husband and son are now happily living with their three dogs in Portugal. Hollin home schools so they can explore the globe, and teach through experience. When not writing about travel, Hollin’s focus is on writing fiction. Her work has received rave reviews from critically acclaimed agents and editors. She has a unique voice embodied through rich descriptions of shared human condition. In 2017 she was listed on Glimmer Train's honorable mention list and considered for the Fulton Prize from The Adirondack Review. She is originally from California.

The island of Sao Miguel, Azores
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Destinations

    • The Island of Sao Miguel—A visit to Portugal’s Azores.

    We spent a lovely six days on the island of Sao Miguel. Sao Miguel is the largest of Portugal’s Azores,

    March 19, 2018
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Hotels and Resorts

    • The Fabulous Hotel Grande Bretagne of Athens Greece

    On a recent visit to the island of Santorini, the trip home found us staying one night in the amazing

    October 30, 2017
    View over Oia
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Destinations

    • Santorini, Greece: A Volcanic Masterpiece

    Santorini, Greece is one of the Cyclades islands in the Aegean Sea. And Oia, our home for a week, is

    July 18, 2017
    Trunk Bay Swimming
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Cruise Reviews
  • Cruises

    • A Week on Norwegian Cruise Lines Escape; Not necessarily for the birds!

    Taking a cruise is not something I pictured myself doing with my dad. Especially on a ship the size of Norwegian

    July 17, 2017
    View of Barcelona from Hotel Barcelona Universal
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Lodging

    • Hotel Barcelona Universal – A Great Pre-Cruise Hotel Choice

    Our family was lucky enough to take a Trans-Atlantic cruise that left from Barcelona, Spain. We decided to fly in

    July 18, 2017
    Os Bordellos Burger in Cascais Portugal
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Food

    • Os Bordallos – A Hamburger Haven in Cascais, Portugal

    Finding Os Bordallos Os Bordallos is a small hamburger restaurant tucked away in the old part of Cascais. Following the

    March 5, 2017
    Spoonik Barcelona
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Food

    • Spoonik – A Magical Dining Experience in Barcelona, Spain

    We had the pleasure of dining at Spoonik while in Barcelona, Spain. Spoonik is not your typical dining experience. It

    July 18, 2017
    Center of Yeatman Hotel in Vila Nova de Guai
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Lodging

    • The Stunning Yeatman Hotel – Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

    My family was lucky enough to visit the Yeatman Hotel while we were visiting the Porto area of Portugal. We

    February 25, 2017
    Fresh Tuna Coral a Sushi Concept
  • Breadcrumbs and Magic
  • Food

    • Coral a Sushi Concept – Great Find on Lisbon Coast

    Tucked into the Hotel Miragem in Cascais, on the Lisbon Coast, you will find Coral a Sushi Concept. We went for

    February 4, 2017
    One of the boat harbors in Port Townsend
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  • Destinations

    • The Jewel of the Olympic Peninsula: Port Townsend, WA

    Back when I was fresh out of college I decided to drive from San Diego, CA to Seward, AK. It

    March 12, 2017
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