After a day of driving the Ring of Kerry and a night spent in Killarney, we started heading east and making our way back to Dublin. Our first stop was in the town of Blarney, home to Blarney Castle and the famous Blarney Stone. Blarney Castle The Blarney Castle that still stands today was builtContinue reading “Exploring Ireland – Blarney, Waterford and Kilkenny”
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Exploring Ireland – Ring of Kerry
After spending a weekend in Dublin and a day exploring Galway and the Cliffs of Moher, it was time to take a ride along the Ring of Kerry. Whenever I thought of Ireland, I pictured green countryside with rolling hills and coastal views of the Atlantic Ocean. On the Ring of Kerry, you will experienceContinue reading “Exploring Ireland – Ring of Kerry”
Exploring Ireland – Heading West to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher
After spending a weekend in Dublin, it was time to head out of the city to explore more of this beautiful country of Ireland. We headed west while be told so many wonderful stories from our tour guide about her home country of Ireland. Her personal stories brought the country more to life and madeContinue reading “Exploring Ireland – Heading West to Galway and the Cliffs of Moher”
Exploring Ireland – Weekend in Dublin
Back in May 2020, I was supposed to head to Ireland but as with all things 2020, that never happened. Finally, 22 months later in March 2022, I got my chance to take my long-awaited vacation to Ireland. This meant celebrating my birthday and a belated St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin. Dublin is not onlyContinue reading “Exploring Ireland – Weekend in Dublin”
Beer and Whiskey in Dublin
When people think of visiting Dublin, chances are that one of the first things that come to mind may be things like Guinness, Temple Bar and Irish Whiskey, among other things. These were definitely things on my mind when I finally arrived in Dublin 22 months later than planned after covid came and derailed allContinue reading “Beer and Whiskey in Dublin”
30 Years of Disneyland Paris
On April 12, 2022, Disneyland Paris officially turned 30 years old. It seems like just yesterday I heard them talking about opening a Disney Park in Europe. While Disneyland Paris may have been open for thirty years, the idea of a Disney Park in Europe first started way back in 1966. Approximately 1200 locations inContinue reading “30 Years of Disneyland Paris”
Discover the Azores – Pico Itinerary
Most people that travel to the Azores, spend some time on the main island of Sao Miguel and never venture over to any of the other islands. As beautiful as Sao Miguel is, I believe people are missing out by not visiting any of the other islands. Do you enjoy visiting places with lots ofContinue reading “Discover the Azores – Pico Itinerary”
Discover The Azores – Sao Miguel Itinerary
The Azores consist of nine islands in the northern Atlantic Ocean 870 miles west of Lisbon, Portugal. These islands are definitely a hidden gem with few tourists and the unspoiled beauty of nature. Each island has it’s own sense of beauty which makes it difficult to decide which islands to visit. For an overview ofContinue reading “Discover The Azores – Sao Miguel Itinerary”
Discover the Azores: The Atlantic’s Best Kept Secret
I’ve traveled to many of the well known places in Europe such as London, Paris and Rome, but sometimes it’s those little known places that end up being one of the most amazing places you’ve been to. For me The Azores has been that place, it’s definitely the Atlantic’s Best Kept Secret! I remember myContinue reading “Discover the Azores: The Atlantic’s Best Kept Secret”
Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy
After lunch we headed to Sainte-Mere-Eglise, the first town liberated by the Allied Forces. As paratroopers descended from the sky into the small village, American soldier, John Steele was hit by shrapnel and landed on the church tower in the village. He then spent two and half hours dangling from the church tower. There isContinue reading “Remembering D-Day Part 4 – Afternoon thru Normandy”
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