If you’ve been to Paris, you have photos of Notre Dame Cathedral. Probably a lot of them, because it’s so hard to capture its grandeur and godliness. Or it was… With the terrible news of the fire in Notre...
Poutine: Its History & The Recipe
Poutine might be the national food of Canada…but it is certainly the favorite of Québec. The combination of grease, salt, cheese, and gravy make it irresistible. Sure, it’s not high on the health food chain, but it’s worth an...
14 Fun Reasons to Walk the Camino de Santiago…Yes, You Can!
What’s that, you say? You need some reasons to walk the Camino de Santiago? True, 500 miles does seem like a long way on foot…and it does take at least a month. A long month, with 31 days. My...
Etiquette for Visiting Religious Sites…NO Exceptions!
Please don’t be THAT traveler. Please. Learn the etiquette for visiting religious sites and use it every time you enter a sacred place. There are plenty of reasons to include religious sites in your travels. They’re where you find...
Le Petit Champlain: Quebec’s Original Neighborhood
Le Petit Champlain is as old as Québec City. In fact, it’s the oldest commercial district in North America. But without some help a little over forty years ago, the quartier (neighborhood) would have been razed to make room...
Where to Go in 2019: Practical–and Dream–Destinations
“Where to go in 2019” articles started cropping up about the time we were setting the table for Thanksgiving. They’re always a mad array of destinations; every travel magazine, guide book, and newspaper puts out a list. The lists...
Harry Potter in London: Warner Brothers Studio Tour
Harry Potter in London seems natural…at least to fans like me. Where else would smart and sophisticated wizards and witches be found? And, after 12 rejections, it was a London publisher who finally agreed to take a chance on...
Travel & Adventure Show: Who Should Go? YOU!
Holiday decorations are put away and the new year has started. That means it’s time to plan a trip! Fortunately, the annual Travel & Adventure Show can help you find the perfect destination. Hundreds of exhibitors are waiting to...
Infant Jesus of Prague: Making Miracles for Over 500 Years
When you first see the Infant Jesus of Prague, you’re surprised. Much like when you finally get a glimpse of Mona Lisa at the Louvre. Both are so much smaller than their fame would have you believe. Infant Jesus...
Borough Market: 1,000 Years of Food for London
London’s Borough Market is…well, it’s a lot of things. Historic. Vibrant. Delicious. I needed to know more about a place that celebrated its 1000th anniversary in 2014. So, I signed up for the *Viator Borough Market Food Walk. For over...