Do you know the Valpolicella wine region? Maybe you have heard of it. But maybe you’re asking, “Where is this Italian wine region? And why do I not know about it?” Well keep reading because I’m going to fill you in on this spectacular destination in Italy. Let’s start with some basics. Where is…
County Mayo, Ireland is not directly on the tourist trail — which in some ways is a good thing. Folks come to Westport, Ashford Castle, Knock Shrine and perhaps visit to climb Croagh Patrick peak which is just outside of Westport. However there’s a lot more to do in this large county in the western…
Northwest Scotland is stunning. Drop dead gorgeous. I only experienced a wee bit of it in the few days I spent in the Gairloch area. But what I saw took my breath away — soaring peaks, rugged coastline, sandy beaches, heathered moors. It’s wild, rugged and remote. So there aren’t a lot of people —…
I kind of feel bad for the Beara Peninsula. It’s overshadowed by its 2 neighbors to the north — the Iveragh Peninsula (the Ring of Kerry) and the Dingle Peninsula. The thing of it is — it’s just as beautiful but without the crowds and the tour busses. Now I haven’t been to the Ring…
There are so many ancient sites in Ireland. In fact I would have to write about 20 posts just to cover them all — there are that many. But there are those that stand out to me for some reason — reasons I always struggle putting into words because when it comes to these ancient…
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.…
