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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When visiting Paris, there are a few obvious must-see sights, and at the top of the museum list is the Louvre – but there is so much more to the Paris Museum scene, so that inspires this week’s article… Beyond the Louvre: Uncover Paris’s Hidden Art Treasures Paris is called the City of Light; people…
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Portugal has been a trending destination for some time, as travelers move from Italy and France and seek new adventures. We’ve noticed a growing interest in this fascinating country, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed exploring Lisbon and Porto over several trips in recent years. The charms of Lisbon inspire this week’s article… Exploring Lisbon: Discovering Its…
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As I dream about future travels, I always like to look for ideas on the 7 Wonders list, as one of my goals is to see all Seven Wonders of the World (2 done) and all Seven Wonders of the Natural World (0 so far!). A ‘kill two birds with one stone’ destination inspires this…
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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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Switzerland is one of the few European countries that I haven’t been to, and it’s definitely at the top of my list after gaining a deeper understanding of so many intriguing experiences. And that is the inspiration for this week’s article… Switzerland is a landlocked country in the heart of the European Alps. Known by…
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With all the amazing historic, artistic, and architectural experiences that we think of for Europe, we sometimes forget that Europe also presents opportunities for a different type of scenery, fascinating culture, natural wonders, and wonderful isolated towns, and that inspires this week’s article… If you’ve ever thought about visiting Iceland, imagine immersing yourself in the…
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Japan is one of my favorite destinations ever. I actually didn’t want to go to Japan but needed to check out a particular cruise line for a future group, and the only thing that fit on my calendar was their Japan sailing. Thank goodness. It was a fantastic trip discovering such a different culture and…
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My time exploring more about culture in Austria inspires this week’s article…. Vienna is a city that seems to spark a sense of romance and beauty and is one that I frequently hear requests to visit. It’s located on the Danube River so always included on a river cruise in that region, and it’s often…
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As I sit here at my desk, I hear the birds chirping and a bright red cardinal seems to visit a particular tree limb every few hours, so spring is here. The signs of springs and my recent cruise in the Netherlands and Belgium inspire this week’s article… Tulip Time River Cruising: A Journey Through…
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