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…
Where are some of the most beautiful places you’ve been? I’m talking about take your breath away, jaw dropping destinations. I’m inspired to write about some of my “most beautiful places” thanks to Travis and Jason from Location Indie. Travis has his own Extra Pack of Peanuts website and podcast. Jason has Zero to Travel.…
When I talk about travel in Europe, most folks think about history — stately castles, museums filled with classic art work, walled cities, small villages with cobblestone lanes and sites such as the Colosseum in Rome. Many people don’t connect Europe with nature and outdoor pursuits like hiking or kayaking. They don’t think about mountains,…
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…
