The 6 Stunning and Unique National Parks of Ireland There are actually only 6 national parks in Ireland. That may not seem like many, but the entire island of Ireland is only about the size of the state of Indiana. For this post though, I’m referring to the Republic of Ireland only. Remember that Northern…
Why You Need to Visit the Impressive Caernarfon Castle, Wales Caernarfon Castle is definitely a must for your trip to Wales. Located in the town of the same name, this castle is one of the most impressive and best preserved. It’s definitely the star of the town. Let’s dive into why this castle is so…
Why You Need to Visit the Beautiful York Minster in York England No visit to York, England is complete without a visit to the York Minster. A minster is simply a large and important church, typically a cathedral, in England and was often built as part of a monastery. The York Minster is definitely worthy…
The Beautiful City of Verona Italy: It’s More Than Romeo and Juliet Verona, Italy. The city that belongs to those 2 ill-fated lovers: Romeo and Juliet. And, yes, you can visit Casa di Giulietta — Juliet’s House. You can see the balcony and actually go into the house and out onto that famous balcony. There…
The 9 Impressive and Beautiful Dolomite Parks of Italy If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ve heard me talk about the Dolomites in Italy. In fact last week I dropped my first podcast about the Dolomites. I’ve gushed about them. I’ve talked about how they have taken my breath away — three…
11 Things To Do in the Beautiful and Overlooked County Waterford Ireland County Waterford gets overlooked by many travelers to Ireland. Yes, many folks think of Waterford crystal and may make a trip to the city of Waterford. But mostly we drive through it without stopping to really spend time here. I have to admit,…
