xml encoding=”UTF-8″–> Things to do in Ireland A Journey Through The Countryside Let me take you on a journey through the greenest place on earth!  I swear I have never seen such greenery!  Ireland conjures up thoughts of the four-leaf clover, leprechauns and Irish dancers, but for me, GREEN was the biggest visual thing that …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Coming around the backside and corner of the Hotel Fauchere, I entered going down the stairs and through the back door. Unbeknownst to me, I came at it all wrong and should have entered thru its glorious navy-blue double French front doors with red and white striped awnings out in front and even a …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>You can almost hear those sleigh bells ringing in your ears as the Christmas season approaches your world. The sound of Santa Claus’ “HO, HO, HO” can be heard on the radio, television, in social media, and even as you you shop on the city streets. So let me tell you, there is no …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Above photo by: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/deed.en People from around the world visit Germany for its historical significance, delicious food, and, of course, in late November and all of December for its Christmas Markets. The famous tradition of hosting Christmas Markets originated in Germany during the 14th century, so this country is inundated with wonderful Christmas Markets. …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Are you ready to escape? As many of you know, I just completed a breathtaking ebiking ride through Utah, visiting St. George, Snow Canyon, Dixie National Forest, Bryce Canyon, and ultimately Zion National Park. It was exhilarating and honestly, when I heard about this trip, I wasn’t even sure I could do it physically. I mean, …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Did you know you could charter the Adriatic Breeze, a luxury yacht that cruises the Croatian Islands? Where you will enjoy a luxurious cruise around Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline and experience the Adriatic Coast as you’ve never seen it before! You can even pick the Croatian itinerary that you want. This was my third visit …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Isn’t it marvelous how food and drinks bring people together? How the locals want to share the way their grandparents taught them how to cook, how a certain style of cooking is popular in an area of the world, or even how a certain type of beverage is particularly well connected to the land …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>  Flea Markets in Southern France Somehow flea markets in Southern France seem to have all the flair! Pretty much the same as the French do when it comes to everything else, like food, language, and chic style. I ask myself, “How is this possible?” I have been to a few flea markets in …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>With a history that spans centuries, Rome is a city that takes a lifetime to discover. No matter how many times I go to Rome, I always find something new. It seems to contain an infinite number of secrets and sights to behold. While many are well-known and are on the top of most travelers’ …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Most people who find this page are looking for the Italian Brand of Men’s Clothing called Stone Island. Actually, I had never even heard of it until I googled Stone Island one day and it popped up first. But this is article is NOT about the brand of Italian men’s clothing but instead about …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Cancun Diving is a must if you are a certified diver and you in the area since they have more than 30 dive sites in what they call the Cancun National Marine Park. The Cancun reefs often have schools of snappers, barracudas, angelfish, and many other species living in an amazing ecosystem. One of …

xml encoding=”UTF-8″–>Aiguablava is a small indention of a bay on the Costa Brava Coast in Catalonia, Spain. It rests quietly along the Mediterranean Sea with miles and miles of Spanish coastline. As I sit out on my balcony, staring at the beauty and charm of the Bay, I am struck by the simplicity of it all. It …