Beer and Pub Tours
When deciding on a short holiday or tour, it can be hard to choose between soaking up a destination’s culture and going out to have fun and party. If you like beer, you can do both at once. Beer has never been more popular than now, and brewery and pub tours give you an opportunity […]
A St. Patrick’s Day Treat
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner and Ireland on the brain, I thought it was the perfect time to break out my Irish Teatime Recipes book and share some yumminess! Hope you enjoy! Baking utensils: 2 medium sized bowls Pan for water Cupcake pan (or decorative shamrock cup cake pan) Cupcake paper […]
The Architecture Of Naples Italy
Naples, a city which is sandwiched between the Campi Flegrei and a sleeping volcano, is a city of extremes. Ranked among the oldest cities in the world, the history of Naples dates back to almost 2800 years. The city was initially founded as a Greek colony during the 8th century and experienced transfer of power […]
Visiting the Land of the Celts
What is a Celt? The Celts are one of the ancient races of the world, tracing their origins to before written history, somewhere in Eastern Europe. By 500 BC the Celtic world stretched from Ireland and Scotland in the West to Russia in the East and down to the Mediterranean. By the fourth century BC, […]
Seattle Seahawks Win Super Bowl XLVIII
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks, Super Bowl XLVIII champs! Whether you’re a football fan or not, Seattle is a great place to visit. Not only is it the coffee capital of the US (Starbucks anyone?), home to Amazon, Microsoft, and Nordstrom, it also has some really great things to see and do. Have you been? […]
Avoid These 5 Common Travel Mistakes
Let’s face it, travel mistakes happen. Unfortunately, some of these can be very frustrating and/or expensive. Here are 5 common travel mistakes you don’t want to make. Not Leaving Enough Time Between Connecting Flights If you have to take a connecting flight to reach your destination, remember to allow a 1-2 hour window between the […]
Are Travel Agents Back?
I spent the weekend working a travel agent booth at the LA Times Travel Show and these were the top two questions asked, “Are travel agents back?” and “Why should I use a travel agent instead of booking my own trip online?” Questions we’ve heard over and over. To answer the first question, YES, travel […]
Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House
We stopped for lunch at the infamous Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House before heading to the Jack Daniel Distillery tour. And what a lunch it was! Rooms in the boarding house have been converted into dining rooms, each holding a long table seating 8-14 guests. This is done purposely, allowing for interaction with those you’re […]
Visiting the Jack Daniel Distilley
No visit to Tennessee is complete unless you stop in Lynchburg and take a tour of the Jack Daniel Distillery – even if you don’t drink whiskey! This free, hour long tour gives you an up close and personal look into the history of this dry county’s thriving distillery. (What is a dry county? It’s […]
Christmas Traditions Across Europe
Travelers looking for that perfect Christmas getaway could consider spending their Christmas in any of the beautiful countries of Europe. European Christmases are known to be among the best in the world and they offer tourists a wonderful atmosphere, beautifully decorated streets, the occasional Christmas tree, grand celebrations and pristine white lights. December 25th is […]