Have you heard of the Tour du Mont Blanc? I’ve had a crush on this long distance hike for a couple of years. And since I completed the West Highland Way in Scotland back in May — another of my trail crushes — the Tour du Mont Blanc is now the trail I’m obsessing over.…
13 Great Tips To Avoid A Panic Attack While Driving in Ireland & Scotland Last Updated: September 12, 2024 The whole driving in another country thing can set off waves of panic in some people. As a travel advisor I always ask my clients if they want to drive and are comfortable driving in another…
As promised I’m dedicating this week’s blog post to the most beautiful places I’ve been in the USA. Hopefully you read the international edition post a month ago that was filled with some pretty incredible destinations. But with Thanksgiving upon us — and the start of the crazy holiday season here in the USA —…
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…
The locals and the regular visitors to Dunfanaghy, Ireland know about Tramore Beach. You can see the dreamy look in their eyes as they talk about it. It’s kind of a secret yet it’s not. You might read about it in a guidebook or on a website. I found it in Lonely Planet. Yet there’s…
I have a confession: I had only taken one walking tour until this year. And the only reason I did that one is because it was offered free with my hotel stay in Istanbul. I always encourage my travel clients to take some sort of walking tour in the city they are visiting. It’s a…
