So, when I say Europe, I bet you don’t think of national parks, do you? I’m sure when you think of Europe, you think of grand cities like Paris and Rome. You think of gorgeous works of art by Van Gogh and Monet. Architecture by Gaudi or Brunelleschi. And you probably think of small…
Winter solstice. It’s the shortest day of the year here in the northern hemisphere. And it marks the beginning of winter which is so often dreaded here in the north. But, on the bright side, the days now grow longer. Yay! I hate short days. Winter solstice always reminds me of a very special…
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…
Corte Aleardi is one of my favorite vineyards in the Valpolicella region of Italy. Great wines and Cristina is a wonderful hostess. Kiba, the golden retriever, will be there to greet you as well. He’s very sweet! And he loves grapes!! Below are some photos from my recent visit to this lovely vineyard.
Older than the Pyramids in Egypt. More ancient than Stonehenge in England. What am I referring to? The Brú na Bóinne area in County Meath, Ireland where ancient stone and grass covered mounds lead to mystical chambers. Sitting in the Boyne Valley, the sites of Newgrange, Knowth and Dowth are approximately 5000 years…
Turkey is a wonderful and surprising country. Istanbul is well-known – the East meets West big city filled with markets and mosques. But, dig deeper. The small towns and villages are where you really see this amazing country. It’s where you get to know its people, its culture. It’s where you’ll see the incredible natural…