9 WONDERFUL HIKES AND SCIENTIFIC LANDSCAPES ON THE ISLAND OF SKYE
Scotland Trip 53 Our time on the Isle of Skye was relatively short, only two full days and part of a couple others, but I feel quite proud of everything…
CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA AT THE CONRAD LONDON ST. JAMES HOTEL
Way back in the less Christmas-y month of September, I attended a London Blogger's afternoon tea so full of Christmas carols, festive treats, and holiday spirit that I almost wanted…
ROAD TRIPPING THROUGH THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS
Usually the modes of transportation we take to get from one place to another are simply that - the thing that connects us from point A to B, home to…
IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
But first, Thanksgiving! It wouldn't be right to skip the holiday that kicks off the whole festive season for us every year, even if Christmas tends to overshadow it, particularly…
AND WE’RE HALFWAY THROUGH MAY
"She turned to the sunlightAnd shook her yellow head,And whispered to her neighbor:Winter is dead." A.A. Milne, When We Were Very Young More and more I find myself looking forward…
EXPLORING ST. MICHAEL’S MOUNT IN CORNWALL
Anyone else feel like the trip's not over until you've finished writing about it? That probably applies to bloggers only. Our holiday in Cornwall was months ago, but I've enjoyed…
HIKING FROM THE LIZARD TO KYNANCE COVE IN CORNWALL
Twenty miles. That's approximately how far we hiked/walked while on our Cornwall holiday. Averaged out over the three days we were there, it doesn't seem like much, but by our…
WESTERN CORNWALL COASTAL DRIVE
If I could offer just one bit of advice to anyone traveling to western Cornwall, it would be this - rent a car and just drive. The scenery here is…
THE MINACK THEATER IN PORTHCURNO, CORNWALL
Over eighty years ago, one woman with a dream and a heck of a lot of determination began building a small outdoor theater near her home in a gully overlooking…
VISITING ST. PAUL’S CATHEDRAL IN LONDON
When we were in Tennessee over Christmas, my uncle mentioned that one of his favorite places he visited in London was St. Paul's Cathedral. I'd seen the church many times…
SUN STUDIO MEMPHIS: THE BIRTHPLACE OF ROCK & ROLL
Sun Studio, fondly known as the birthplace of rock and roll, occupies a small corner on Union Avenue in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The studio, like much of the surrounding area,…
PLAZA DE TOROS DE RONDA: ONE OF THE OLDEST BULLFIGHTING ARENAS IN SPAIN
The morning after our first day in Ronda, we were sitting at an outdoor cafe leisurely eating a breakfast of churros and hot chocolate when Cory made a remark about…
LA CATEDRAL Y GIRALDA IN SEVILLE, SPAIN
Our second day in Seville was just a short half-day and in an attempt to use every available moment of it, we tried to fit the Plaza de España, Parque…
CELEBRATING 31 WITH A TRIP TO MEMPHIS
So, I turned 31 on Monday. Feels weird. I don't mind being in my early-30's, but a little part of me misses being just plain old 30. It was fun…
WARWICK HOUSE B&B; IN PENZANCE, CORNWALL
When Cory and I were planning our trip to western Cornwall, we knew that each day would likely be spent in a different location since there was so much we…
Weekend in Milan: a travel guide to visit the city of design and fashion
Many people told me they did not enjoy Milan. Italy is an incredible country, as much for its culture as its history but Milan does not please everyone. Here is…
Top 5 thermal baths in Budapest
If you are going to Budapest, you really have to test the thermal baths. The inhabitants (lucky guys) enjoy all year the benefits of this hot and rich in minerals.…
Venice, the magnificent
Venice is one of the most beautiful city of all Italy but it is also very touristic. I absolutely recommend you to visit Venice but please, not in july or…