Category: Europe

Fado music, with it’s mournful melancholy sound, originated in Portugal. The fado songs of longing for loved ones heading to sea can almost be heard standing on the sea banks of Lisbon. Or possibly that was Dave telling me to hurry up with the photo as he was baking in the Portuguese August sun. One…

Croatia…land of stunning coastlines, pebble beaches, warm weather and seafood on every corner. To view Dubrovnik with it’s fabulous vistas is a do not miss location should you go to the Dalmatian Coast. However be warned; if caught in one of the massive tour groups pouring into Dubrovnik from the cruise ships and bus tours…

The rolling green hills, the welcoming Irish and the stunning cliffs make Ireland a destination on many travellers dream lists. The island may look small on a map but the question when planning a trip to the green isle soon becomes where to visit in Ireland. In this two week hidden gem Ireland itinerary we…

We arrived by bicycle to Simena, the ancient Lycian sunken city of Turkey. Often referred to as Kekova, this picturesque region of Turkey encompasses the island of Kekova, the villages of Kalekoy and Ucagiz and three ancient towns including Simena. Trading in our biking gear for life jackets and sea kayaks we headed to the…

Positano is known for it’s amazing beauty and ability to defy gravity with it’s buildings clinging to the Amalfi coast. The Positano church of Santa Maria Assunta and it’s cliff side backdrop vie for most picture perfect setting in the world. History of Positano Church Santa Maria Assunta The famed dome roofed church of Positano…

The island of Burano with it’s eye popping color, rests quietly in the Venetian lagoon. Known for it’s lace making and colorful buildings, Burano is a short vaporetto (water bus) ride from Venice. Thought to have been settled by the Romans in the 6th century, Burano received little attention until the women of the island…

The giant maple trees restlessly shiver their autumn coat of red and orange in the heart of Dublin’s Trinity College. I wonder if I might be able to hide behind one of the massive tree trunks. Our travel companions rave about food tours done in far flung cities around the world. Having agreed to a…

Standing in Vatican City hoping to gain entrance to St. Peter’s Basilica, we gazed upon one of the most magnificent and imposing churches in the world. A Visit To Vatican City and St Peter’s Basilica – Rome Arriving late in the afternoon, the line up for the security checkpoint was short. With my scarf wrapped…

The rolling green hills, the welcoming Irish and the stunning cliffs make Ireland a destination on many travelers dream lists. Those who visit the brightly coloured town of Dingle, in County Kerry, may be surprised to find Fungie the Dingle dolphin stealing the show. For over three decades, Fungie, the bottlenose dolphin, has called Dingle…

Truth be told, the cycling tour in the Picos de Europa of Spain appeared to be training for the hiking slogs to the Sintra castles of Portugal. When Hubby and I arrived in Lisbon post bike tour, my plan included much napping and sampling of Portuguese libations. The plan of the refreshment consumption stayed true…