Dunfanaghy, Ireland — way up in the northern part of County Donegal — is a place I fell head over heels in love with. I’ve sung this town’s praises gushing about my perfect days in the area. And I’ve babbled on about the kindness of the people. So now I want to give you some…
Have you walked on history? Not through it or around it — But ON it. Think about this for a moment. Have you been somewhere where people – 100, 500 or even 1000 years ago — walked on the same surface you were walking on? I have. And it’s mind-blowing! Now I know that…
The Inishowen Peninsula was a must for my trip to County Donegal. And making my way all the way out to Malin Head — the most northerly point in Ireland — was THE one thing I had to do while there. While I made it to Inishowen and out to Malin Head, my regret is…
Have you traveled to a destination and just instantly felt a connection to the place? Yup. Me too. On the other side of the coin — have you visited a place that you just couldn’t connect with? You simply didn’t feel like you belonged there? Yup. Me too on that one. So what is it…
Welcome to Charming Places — a series in which I’ll 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 connect…
“Don’t forget,” Andy said to me. “Talisker Bay at low tide.” Andy was my new friend I met along the West Highland Way in Scotland. When I told him I was going to the Isle of Skye, he said that to me. And I didn’t forget. He gave me a vague idea of where to…
