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I really didn’t know what to expect as I flew into Belfast, the starting point for a Photography Tour. It is the biggest city in Northern Ireland, which makes it part of the United Kingdom, not the Republic of Ireland. Ireland is one of my favorite countries in the world, so I was...
by Judy Bereza, guest blogger I have a new favorite museum. In fact, it is so high on my “Great Museums of the World” list, my husband and I became members, even though it is 4,000 miles away. Small comfort: we now receive their exquisite magazine so we can read all about the wonderful...
by Judy Bereza, Guest Blogger We all have “Bucket Lists”. At the top of my list the last few years has been the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Ever since a friend treated me to a slide show of her visit to the show and waxed almost poetic, I have been yearning to attend. Luckily, […]
By Judy Bereza, guest blogger “We’re going where?” “We’re going where?” For a woman who likes to be in control, I had to relinquish all my instincts to plan every detail when we travel. It was our 50th Anniversary adventure, and my husband and his friend were in charge of...
I have often heard about the big cemetery—Pere Lachaise—in Paris, but frankly, I’ve had no desire to go there. I really didn’t get it. Why would you want to traipse through gravestones? But friend after friend ventured to the 11th arrondissement, coming back with reports of a fascinating place...
Rue des Martyrs: “ A half mile of magic” says New York Times writer. I keep an ongoing list of places to visit called “Next Trip Paris.” Rue des Martyrs was on this list for a number of years, unfortunately not making the cut until last fall. So, what’s the big deal? Well, it’s a […]
Over-tourism is changing our travel experiences . What is it and why? A hot topic in the travel world, Over-tourism is the term used when too many tourists jam a destination or the area gets destroyed or damaged. Locals are protesting the impact on their neighborhoods or scenic areas. I’m...
Thomas Jefferson got it right when he said, ““A walk about Paris will provide lessons in history, beauty, and in the point of Life.” While I’m not sure I have learned the “point of life” from walking around Paris, I’ve certainly seen a lot of history and beauty....
When we went sailing in Croatia in September I posted a photo of a lovely scene on Facebook. Someone raved about its beauty and commented that it is an “undiscovered” part of the world. I thought about that a bit questioning this comment. While many areas of Croatia are remote and undiscovered,...
by Peggy DePersia, guest blogger Tick-tock. Hmmmm? Zurich? In a world engulfed by ‘devices’ ready to give you the time of day with the swipe of a pad, it is somewhat wonderful to stroll through the commercial streets of a city so unabashedly about wrist watches and the wonder of hands moving...