I decided to highlight one of the most popular road trips in the world for today’s destination series. We’re still in Ireland, this time on the Wild Atlantic Way. This 2,500km long route takes you through nine counties and six diverse regions of Ireland. It highlights the spectacular scenery, small town charm, and ancient Irish […]
We’ve moved north from Dublin today to explore Northern Ireland. (While not part of the Republic of Ireland, the tourism board markets to the whole of the island.) The capital city is Belfast, a once-powerful shipbuilding and industrial centre. In fact, Belfast was, at on point, the leader in shipbuilding across Europe. It remains an […]
There are few cities in the world that create as much fervour as Dublin, Ireland. This wildly exciting city is home to the famous Guinness brewery, an ancient university, and world class shopping and dining. With talking statues and a lively waterfront, the famous Irish craic is alive well in this beautiful Georgian city.
A few weeks ago, I attended a virtual seminar all about Ireland. At the end of it, I took a six module course and one final exam to be a “Ireland specialist.” A lot of my amazing suppliers (tourism boards, hotels, and cruise lines) are hosting these specialist programs, and I’ve done quite a few. […]
Where the gently rolling hills of Tuscany end, Milan, Italy and the lake district begin. It begins relatively flatly, an extension of the river plains, but soon ascends into the rugged Italian Alps. This juxtaposition means its a great vacation destination; the region enjoys warm summers and cool, alpine winters. It’s been a favourite of […]
While Florence and the Tuscan cities are awash in gentle splendour, and Rome is the ancient heart of Italy, the ornate belongs to Venice. Once upon a time, Venice, Italy was the pulse of seafaring Europe. It was the financial, commercial, and maritime centre of the world! Today, Venice is a popular tourist destination, and […]
When you think of Italy, chances are the images that come to mind are more Tuscan than anything else. Winding alleys, golden hills, and endless vineyards symbolise this distinct region of Italy. Did you know that Tuscany was once it’s own country? Unification of Italy didn’t take place until 1861!
When I first started this series, I planned on writing about Umbria, the region where Rome, Italy is. However, as I started writing, it became clear that I really need to take two full weeks to write about Italy! So, that being said, I’m only writing about Rome today (and the incredible attractions in and […]
Italy. The world alone conjures up golden images. Vineyards bathed in sunlight, frescoes adorning the ceiling of a chapel, and narrow lanes with light spilling from a trattoria. Italy is a great destination for first-time-to-Europe travellers, in my opinion. This week, we’ll be touching on various regions of this beautiful destination and soon I’ll break […]
Happy Friday! Today I’m sharing some information about food and food tours in Argentina. Did you know that Argentina is only second to the United States in immigration? Over 6.6 million people immigrated to Argentina. This far exceeds even Canada. As a result, food in Argentina is a veritable blend of Mediterranean dishes with indigenous. […]