2019 was really a nutty year in travel. The collapse of Thomas Cook leaving so many travelers stranded. Boeing’s woes with the 737 Max. The issue with certain resorts in the Dominican Republic that made everyone afraid to go there — which was waaaayyy blown out of proportion. But there were lots of good things…
Did you know that Italy has its very own sparkling wine that is made just like French Champagne? It’s called Franciacorta. And I’m guessing you probably haven’t heard of it. Now everyone seems to be familiar with Prosecco which is also a sparkling Italian wine. But Prosecco is made in a different method that produces…
Visiting a vineyard is a must for your time in Italy. What? You don’t love wine? I don’t understand. Just kidding… However, I still think it’s a great idea because wine is so much a part of the Italian culture and history. And if you’re traveling to the Piedmont region then you need to stop…
The first time I made the hike to Sennes Rifugio, I was simply out for a day hike. It was September 2014 and I was visiting the stunning Fanes-Sennes-Braies Nature Park in northern Italy for the first time. I was staying in the beautiful town of San Vigilio di Marebbe and this hike looked doable…
Fanad Head Lighthouse has to be one of the best sites in all of Ireland. I mean, who out there doesn’t love a lighthouse set in a gorgeous location? Lighthouses evoke feelings of hope, sorrow and longing. You imagine a young woman pining to see her young man again, hoping that he is safe as…
Slow Travel. It’s been a bit of a buzz word over the past couple of years in the travel industry. But what does slow travel really mean? And why am I such a fan of this type of travel? What is slow travel? You probably have a relative or friend who has traveled…
