To travel by train or not to travel by train. That is the question. Okay. So I’m kinda stealing Shakespeare’s lines. But really it’s a great question. Should I travel by train on my trip to Europe? And the answer? It depends. And the next question: How do I navigate all the tickets, passes, timetables,…
There are so many ancient sites in Ireland. In fact I would have to write about 20 posts just to cover them all — there are that many. But there are those that stand out to me for some reason — reasons I always struggle putting into words because when it comes to these ancient…
While I don’t believe there are truly any off the beaten path places in world any more, I do still believe you can travel to less-visited and less touristed destinations — even in well-discovered Europe. All it takes is a little know how — and a sense of adventure. Let’s take a look at some…
Welcome back to Charming Places — a series in which I talk about the places I stay. From B&B’s, hotels and guesthouses to apartments and farm stays, I’ll give my honest thoughts on these spaces. I’ve found that the accommodation I choose to stay often directly affects how I feel about a particular destination. And how I…
Planning a trip to Europe can be daunting. I should know since this is what I do for my travel clients. But I want to offer up some basic advice to help you not get so overwhelmed by it all. These are basic tips to help you with the overall structure and flow of your…
Yes I am going to Ireland in 2018. It will be my sixth trip to this beautiful country. And my second visit in 2 years. Why do I continue to return to a country that I’ve been to? Love. I have a love affair with this magical, mystical, gorgeous country filled with the nicest people…
