Kenmare is probably my favorite Irish town. Why? What makes it so wonderful? And where the hell is it? Location Kenmare is located in County Kerry south of Killarney National Park — and that damn tacky touristy town of the same name. The park is gorgeous and worthwhile. The town is to be avoided…
Clonmacnoise is one of Ireland’s monastic settlements that are scattered about the countryside. It’s one that I had not been all that familiar with until a few months ago. Once I did a bit of research I knew it was a definite stop on this journey to Ireland. If history and ruins are your thing,…
I’ve never taken a walking tour of Dublin — until today. Finally on my sixth trip I am starting to experience more of Dublin as a tourist. Now in my defense — because I have a friend in Dublin — I see Dublin more as a local. We go to local cafes, run errands and…
I’m getting ready to make my 6th trip to Ireland. Yes. You read that correctly. Sixth. Obviously there must be something special about this country if I want to travel there again and again. So what makes Ireland so damn special? The history Ireland has an incredibly rich, complex and interesting history. From the…
All those clichés about Switzerland are true. Picturesque alpine meadows and villages. Trains that run on time. Pristine cities and towns. Soaring, rugged mountains. Tasty chocolate and delicious cheese. Expensive. And that last true cliché is why so many of us don’t visit. Because all those other clichés make us want to experience this wonderful…
Do you know the Valpolicella wine region? Maybe you have heard of it. But maybe you’re asking, “Where is this Italian wine region? And why do I not know about it?” Well keep reading because I’m going to fill you in on this spectacular destination in Italy. Let’s start with some basics. Where is…
