Why not Visit Clare and Tipperary? There is nothing like a thrilling visit to County Clare in Ireland! Known by many for its breathtaking...

One of the greatest landmarks in London, no visit to the city is complete without a stop at this historic castle. Located in the heart of...

A Gr8 Home Base to Tour Amsterdam If the idea of staying in The Pipe (or De Pijp in Dutch) reminds you of sleeping under a bridge, you...

I often wondered why windmills were so common in Holland. I had seen them on earlier visits and knew they were instrumental in capturing...

Just a few blocks from the Tower of London, is one of the city's best kept secrets. It is free of charge, but must be booked in advance....

The only type of plastic money I had ever heard of was a credit card. I picked up a few pounds for our short emergency stay in London...

There are so many great things to see in Rome. However, just a short train ride or a few metro stops away you can find some fantastic...

It's Half the Adventure Founded in 206 BC, Italica was a ancient Roman town, close to the city of Seville, Spain. Italica is thought to...

Sometime life throws a curve ball. Occasionally those curve balls are splendid.  Due to weather, the Captain of the Jewel of the Seas...

The Alhambra or 'The Red One' in Arabic, is a palace and fortress complex located just above the charming city of Granada in Andalusia,...

We did not know it at the time, but the pomegranate is the favorite, amongst all fruit, in Grenada, Spain. This is no surprise to Spanish...

Where do you start!  There is so much to see, do and eat.  This is a great stop upon arrival in Spain.  It’s only 30 minutes from Madrid,...

If you’re traveling to Spain from the US, you’ll probably be arriving at the Madrid–Barajas Airport, terminal four (T4). It is a new and...

Endless switchbacks, crazy drivers, too much traffic, and perilous heights are some folks memories of the Amalfi! Sitting in the backseat...

I guess they’re just having fun with me! Every time I mention going to Pisa, my friends always ask me if the tower is still leaning? And,...

Trying to expand my mind - and not my belly - we entered into the city of Valencia through gates called Torres de Serranos. History and...

If you find yourself in Mallorca, there are hundreds of things to do. Sun, sea, waves, palm trees, and tourist attractions. Why in the...

For a fantastic break from the hustle and bustle of the city of Barcelona, take a full day to visit Montserrat. You will not be...

If you find yourself in a few extra days in Florence and you have time to visit the Tuscan country side, make sure you visit some of the...

As we jumped on the SR2, heading early in the morning from Florence to Sienna, we noticed signs for the American military cemetery. We...