This year I thought I’d end things with a bit of a review of the year. There were definitely some big travel stories in 2016. And I’ll share a quick recap of a few of my favorite blog posts. Let’s get started. Brexit One of the biggest stories of 2016 is when the United Kingdom…
You don’t need a lot of money to travel to Europe. It’s true. I know many of you are doubting me, but you don’t. However most people who plan their trips with me are of a modest or what I call a mid-priced budget. And some folks are willing to splurge a bit here and…
Lately I’ve developed a taste for certain Kentucky bourbons and Irish whiskeys. So my upcoming trip to Ireland is taking on more meaning as I dream of having a dram of Irish whiskey by a peaty fire in a warm pub. And with a probable jaunt over to Scotland, I’m thinking about having a dram…
This is a blog about travel. And I intend to keep it that way. I don’t want to get into politics here. I have another platform for that. But I do think it’s a good time to talk about the importance of travel and, in particular, international travel, after such a polarizing campaign and election…
I bet you’ve visited a place and thought, “I really want to come back here again someday.” And sometimes you make good on the promise and sometimes you don’t. I’ve definitely made it back to some of those places. But others have eluded me. One such destination is Granada, Spain. It was my first trip…
Early last week my friend, Hallie, lost her 4 year battle with cancer. She was 44 — a wife of 20 years, a mother to 2 teenagers, daughter, sister and friend. As you can imagine, I’ve been very sad, crying on and off. And at times like this I also become very reflective about life,…
