Easily Forgotten Travel Essentials
For some reason or another, some must-bring travel essentials are easily forgotten. Both veteran and newbie travelers alike are prone to forgetting these travel basics. I, too, have been in the same situation far too many times until I made it a point to list these items in my travel reminder notebook for reference every […]
Baseball is Back!
Opening Day is right around the corner and the Boys of Summer are back! Baseball is my second favorite sport, next to hockey, (of course!). So to help kick off the 2014 MLB season, here is some information on one of my favorite baseball stadiums, home to the Detroit Tigers! Comerica Park I’m a […]
Calling all BEATLES fans!
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of The Beatles U.S. Invasion! What could be better than a trip to their old stomping ground and experience the magic that is London and Liverpool? Here’s a great itinerary for the ultimate fan! Day 1 – Welcome to London Arrive London Heathrow where your driver will meet and […]
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 […]