I wanted to share a unique art-filled itinerary in France, which was also my very first river cruise experience… Art inspirations on a Seine River Cruise History, idyllic French meadows, and fantastic art come together in a river cruise down the River Seine, offering passengers an intimate voyage into the very beating heart of French…
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On my recent trip to Ireland, one of the visits we had was to the Burren Smokehouse, where we learned all about how they smoke Irish salmon and some of the methods for ensuring quality local foods. The Burren Smokehouse was one of the founding members of the slow food movement in Ireland; I find…
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I’m in Ireland to host a church pilgrimage, and love having the opportunity to visit yet again. Since Ireland is my special place (I normally go once or twice a year), I want to share an aspect of the Irish culture that I think is one of the most authentic experiences… Gaelic Sports as an…
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Italy is always a top destination, and one of the most beautiful areas that I haven’t written about before is Cinque Terre. I was fortunate to visit a few years ago on a day trip from a cruise stop, and I remember it as a stunning area, well worth its popularity, and that inspires this…
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Planning bucket list trips is one of our focus areas, and there are certain ‘checkmarks’ that excite me on my bucket list, like visiting all of the Seven Wonders of the World, so one of those inspires this week’s article… Christ the Redeemer Statue – one of the 7 Wonders of the World Human ingenuity…
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My last trip to Barcelona really changed my mind about the artistic contributions of Antoni Gaudi, and so his tremendous influence in Barcelona inspires this week’s article. Gaudi’s Influence on Barcelona There are few cities worldwide whose architecture and style were influenced by a single person. But that’s where Barcelona stands out, since the city’s architectural…
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A few years ago, I had zero interest in this type of trip, so my conversion from meh to enthralled inspires this week’s article… Exploring the Mekong River – Vietnam and Cambodia When I think of taking a vacation to an exotic destination, traveling to Vietnam and Cambodia on a Mekong River cruise immediately springs…
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There are so many fabulous places to explore in this world, and it’s easy to only focus on the ‘name’ spots you hear about, so that inspires this week’s article… Peeling back the layers There’s more to a country than just the big name city with all the big name sights. Get beyond that first…
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I sat outside in our garden room this weekend and it made me think of nature as a form of recess, and that inspires this week’s topic. Finding Nature in Travel On Sundays when I try to totally disconnect from work, one of my escapes is to sit outside and read, journal, and just enjoy…
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One of our focus destinations here at Recess 4 Grownups is Ireland, and this year we have the Navy versus Notre Dame college football game playing in Dublin. That inspires this week’s article, since I find so many people have an incorrect opinion about Irish cuisine… Experience a Genuine Cuisine Adventure in Ireland The Emerald…
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