Slow Travel What is slow travel? And what does it really mean to travel slowly? Let’s start with this scenario: You probably have a relative or friend who has traveled to a country in Europe. As he or she recounts the trip — that was all of 10 days on the ground — they list…
How to Choose the Best Accommodation in Europe for You How do you choose the best accommodation in Europe for YOU? Accommodation in Europe can be confusing and very overwhelming. If you are an American or a Canadian accommodation can be different at home compared to Europe. And there are soooooo many choices. In fact,…
Outdoors Europe with Jackie Nourse Do you think about hiking or cycling or skiing when you think of Europe? Well maybe you should. Because Europe has a lot to offer the outdoors person, the nature lover and the adventure seeker. Join me as I talk to Jackie Nourse, aka Traveling Jackie, about all the fabulous…
Why the Amazing Skellig Ring Needs to Be on Your Ireland Itinerary The Skellig Ring is a must if you are driving the Ring of Kerry in Ireland. What is the Skellig Ring? And where exactly is this? Let’s dive in and find out all about this awesome part of Ireland. Skellig Ring has some…
Why You Need to Visit the Simple Yet Stunning Abbey of Sant’Antimo Italy The Abbey of Sant’Antimo is one of my favorite religious destinations in Italy. It is so simple yet so stunningly beautiful — because of its simplicity. The church we see today was originally built in the 12th century. Yup. It’s old!! And…
Piedmont • Italy “Don’t go to Tuscany. Go to Piedmont!” Yes. A friend said this to me several years ago and I still went to Tuscany — again. But then I finally listened and traveled to the Piedmont region of northern Italy. And kicked myself for not going sooner. Piedmont, Italy has everything that Tuscany…
