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…
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…
This is my question. After spending a day in North Mayo and then driving into County Sligo a day later, I’m puzzled why we Americans don’t come to this part of Ireland. It’s gorgeous. It’s stunning. There are soaring mountains, dramatic coastlines, sandy beaches, historical sites, lakes, seaside towns and pleasant small cities. So…
Or Lessons From A Chronic Over Packer Oh the dreaded “what do I pack for a trip to Europe” dilemma. I’ll be honest, I’ve been such an over packer most of my life. I always take too much and return home vowing to not take so many clothes the next time. And then I simply…
Smartphones. Laptops. iPads. Different outlets. Oh the world of technology as we travel. It can get quite confusing. Believe me, since I’m working as I travel and have my laptop and iPhone and need to charge up camera batteries, I know it can be a tangle of cords and plugs. It can get complicated. Then…