Killarney and the Dingle Peninsula

If you would like a place to stay for a few nights while you explore around the southwest section of Ireland, Killarney is perfectly situated for this purpose.

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Blarney Castle, Cork, Ireland

No trip to Ireland would be complete without a visit to Blarney Castle. Whether you kiss the stone or not is ultimately up to you, but be warned, it is not an easy feat. More on that later. Blarney Castle has a long history and the story of the Blarney Stone and the tradition of kissing it is quite entertaining.

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Dublin - Things To Do

If you haven’t had time to visit Dublin yet, you really should put in on your shortlist of things to do. Besides being the largest city in the Republic of Ireland, it is a beautiful city with a pretty interesting history.

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Belfast - Day Trip from Dublin

Besides being a part of the United Kingdom, Belfast is also a part of Ireland and its incredible history. To miss out on Belfast is a bit of a shame but with all of the amazing things to see and do in the Republic of Ireland, it is understandable to not have the time to spare for Belfast.

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Wellington Recommendations

Auckland might be the largest city in New Zealand; however, Wellington is the capital. The beautiful city of Wellington is the most southern city on the North Island of New Zealand. We had the distinct pleasure of spending time in Wellington during our recent travels through New Zealand. Here are a few of our recommendations.

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The Blue Mountains of Australia - Review and Recommendation

During a recent trip to Australia, I had the distinct pleasure of taking a day trip into the Blue Mountains and I am so glad that I did. I went not really knowing what to expect. Spending the day in the Blue Mountains was well worth the time and here is why.

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Malta - Review and Recommendations

There are a handful of places that have captured my heart immediately upon arrival and Malta is one of them. Reading about a place and visiting it are two completely different things. We arrived by cruise ship and the entrance to Malta is stunning. That is not quite what the builders had in mind, they were thinking protection but the effect is breathtaking.

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Rome, Italy - Recommendations

All roads lead to Rome and eventually, all travelers must visit Rome. The rise and fall of the Roman Empire is nothing compared to the city it left behind. The glorious city is so full of history, charm, and crazy drivers that it should be a mortal sin to not visit Rome at least once in your lifetime.

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Florence, Italy - Recommendations and Review

Florence is the birthplace of the Renaissance and as such has so much to offer. If that is not enough to draw you to Florence, then the fact that is the center of Tuscany should be the icing on the cake for you.

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Como, Italy - Review

Como and its namesake lake are truly remarkable and a delight to behold. We traveled to this region during the early autumn and found it stunning. We stayed at a delightful boutique hotel that was only a couple of blocks from the lake and was just steps away from the magical old town section.

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