On Parkgate Street in the Stoneybatter District sits a 150-year-old bar that was once operated by the first and then only woman to be a barkeep in Dublin and all of...
Chichen Itza in the Yucatan seems old, built around 600 AD. Mesa Verde in Colorado only slightly younger, built about 650 AD. But Newgrange in Ireland beats them all, built around...
Galway: Discover the Bohemian Heart of Ireland Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Explore Galway’s vibrant arts scene and rich history. Experience the unique blend of Irish culture and stunning landscapes. Attend...
Nice, France: A Jewel of the French Riviera Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Exploration of Nice’s rich history from Greek origins to modern resort Key attractions including the Matisse Museum and...
PLUG IN EUROPE In the USA, electrical outlets run on 110 voltage…except your clothes dryer, range and oven that are 220 volts. Your phone charger, your computer battery…both are 110 volts....
You can roll your suitcase in these towns. A few years back, fake news hit the travel world. The rumor was that Venice, Italy was imposing a ban on wheeled luggage....
Ramp up your planning for your trip to champagne country before you ever leave home. It’s the most ingenious way to identify the stopping points of your itinerary when you do...
Rumor has it that when a couple kisses as they ride in a gondola under the Bridge of Sighs in Venice they will realize everlasting love. The Bridge of Sighs wasn’t...
I get nervous standing in St. Mark’s Square, AKA Piazza San Marco. When will the water rise? Called “acqua alta”, the Venice tide rises about 100 times a year lasting 3...
Searching for best packing practices for a weekend getaway is a numbers game: the 1-2-3-4-5-6 Rule, the 5-4-3-2-1 Rule, the 3-3-3 Rule. The point of all these packing plans is to...