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…
I might cry. Seriously. This Northwest part of Scotland, the little bit I’ve seen around Gairloch and Ullapool is stunning. And Solas B&B? My 5 nights here have been like staying in a friend’s home. Isabell and Graeme are everything you want your B&B hosts to be — and more. I’ve felt truly at home…
Europe accommodation can be confusing. B&B’s, pensions, inns, chateau – what the hell are all these? See, here in the US, we tend to stay more in hotels and motels. There are Hiltons and Holiday Inns and Marriotts. Motel 6 for those on a budget. And Four Seasons for those who want luxury. But, they’re…
So, you’re dreaming of spending some time at a castle on your trip to Scotland. What’s that? You want to stay in a castle – as in sleep there overnight? Who do you think you are? Sleeping Beauty? Prince Charming? Actually, maybe you are – or you can be – at least for a…
We took a chance. After emailing a couple of places in 2 different towns in southwestern Turkey, Deb and I heard from Beliz at Karia Bel’ Hotel in the village of Bozburun. Located southwest of Marmaris, this boutique hotel was affordable, yet looked quite nice. When we arrived at the appointed place in the harbor…
This is the hashtag I’ve been using over the last couple months on social media posts. As a personal travel planner, photographer, writer and wanderlust-filled traveler, it’s exciting to think about where you want to go on your next trip. I know some people don’t have a lot of time or money to travel, or don’t…
