The village of Roundstone in the Connemara region of western Ireland is quaint, charming and a delight. It’s one of the oldest fishing villages on the west coast and is not much more than a row of shops, pubs and restaurants along the waterfront. But, it is packed with good accommodation, delectable restaurants and artisan shops –…
A Tale From Orvieto, Italy I am not exactly sure what the badge said, but it looked official to me. He was probably in his mid-30’s and his partner a bit older, perhaps 50-something. Any other time and I would have thought “hottie”, but with the flash of the badge and the ensuing questions, all…
Do you wish you were here, in the Willamette Valley just outside of Portland, Oregon – taking in the beautiful symmetry of the vineyards, walking along rolling hills, inhaling the scent of pine trees? This wine region is known for its world-renown Pinot Noir. And, it’s also gaining recognition for its Pinot Blanc and Pinot…
The ancient city of Ephesus was built in the 10th century BC, but it flourished under Roman rule after 129BC. This port city, sitting on the Ionian Sea, played an important rule as it ferried goods from Asia to Greece, Italy and beyond. Ephesus was famous for the Temple of Artemis, a Greek goddess, which was…
Happy International Women’s Day! This is a day to celebrate all the women of the world – no matter where they live, what they do or what they believe. Travel has taught me that women are basically all the same around the world – we all want the same things in life: food, shelter, a…
Bet you wish you were here right now in this lovely hill town in the Andalucia region of Spain. Vejer de la Frontera is one of the pueblos blancos that dot the hills of this gorgeous region of southern Spain. It’s a quiet place with lovely places to stay, good restaurants and loads of time…
