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…
County Mayo, Ireland is not directly on the tourist trail — which in some ways is a good thing. Folks come to Westport, Ashford Castle, Knock Shrine and perhaps visit to climb Croagh Patrick peak which is just outside of Westport. However there’s a lot more to do in this large county in the western…
Northwest Scotland is stunning. Drop dead gorgeous. I only experienced a wee bit of it in the few days I spent in the Gairloch area. But what I saw took my breath away — soaring peaks, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, heathered moors. It’s wild, rugged and remote. So there aren’t a lot of people —…
I kind of feel bad for the Beara Peninsula. It’s overshadowed by its 2 neighbors to the north — the Iveragh Peninsula (the Ring of Kerry) and the Dingle Peninsula. The thing of it is — it’s just as beautiful but without the crowds and the tour busses. Now I haven’t been to the Ring…
