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…
As we pull the curtains on 2017 I thought I’d look ahead to what the world of travel holds for us in 2018. And I think it’s going to be mostly good — sprinkled with a bit of bad and a dash of ugly. So let’s take a look at some of my travel predictions…
Movies can often inspire you to travel to destinations that maybe you wouldn’t have otherwise wanted to visit. Heck, maybe you had never even heard of the place. But after seeing a movie you think, “Damn! I really want to visit Paris!” Or fill in whatever city or country or region or site. For me…
If you’re a runner — or maybe a walker — then I’m here to encourage you to keep running while you travel. Yes, I know. You’re on holiday. You want to take a break from your daily life — including your exercise routine. But hear me out on this. There are some fabulous benefits to…
