There are loads of things to do in the UK. I’m talking the United Kingdom here — England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. And while I’ve seen just bits and pieces of these destinations, I do believe I’ve experienced enough to offer up some of the best things to do in the UK. Call it…
What are the best things to do in Piedmont Italy? What? Oh. You don’t know where Piedmont is? Where have you been? Lonely Planet chose Piedmont as its number 1 region in its best of travel for 2019. And for several good reasons that we’ll delve into below. Piedmont, Piemonte in Italiano, has been on…
The dilemma: what to pack for Ireland. You’ve heard about the fickle weather. People say you can get 4 seasons in 1 day. This is so true. So what in the world are you supposed to pack in your bag without over packing? And what other things do you need — adapter plug, smartphone, hair…
The Lavaux Vineyard Terraces are in Switzerland along the shores of Lake Geneva. Yes. Vineyards in Switzerland. I bet you don’t think of vineyards or wine when you think of Switzerland. Admit it. You think of snow-capped mountains, half-timbered houses, neutrality, precise watches, on time trains, Swiss bank accounts, Heidi and tasty Swiss chocolate. I…
Oh, the Irish pub. It’s one of those iconic places that’s on everyone’s list as they travel to Ireland. “We do want to go to the Dingle Peninsula, but we also want to be sure we go to a pub,” folks say as we plan their trip. This is soooo not a problem. For those…
The National Parks in Europe don’t get nearly the attention that the parks in the USA and Canada get. And I think this is a shame because there are so many unique and beautiful parks in Europe. I wrote a post on a few National Parks in Europe a few years ago. So now I…
