It is said that in your hometown, you are most comfortable and tend to let your guard down. You stay out later, are aware which neighborhoods to avoid, and know where petty thieves may be lurking. Following this logic, is it fair to conclude that because my purse was robbed on Monday, Dublin has become [...]
Entries from August 2009
August 18, 2009
Travel Debate: Discounts
Just ask. Travelers seem to have mixed feelings about asking for discounts. How does it make them look? Will it result in poor service? Will the all-powerful concierge at the other end laugh at your request? The truth is, I’ve never regretted asking, even when I received a negative response. The best result is [...]
August 13, 2009
Backyard Special: Welcome to Texas
My biggest travel dreams are often set in the most exotic locations: a week on a miniscule island in the Maldives or kayaking in Patagonia, Chile. These travel aspirations are wonderful for a bit of daydreaming, but for many travelers may have been put on the backburner because of the current economic climate. Luckily, America [...]
August 9, 2009
‘This is Our Home’
Whether you love or hate U2, you couldn’t help but see how much they love Dublin. The end of July brought the world-famous rock band back to their hometown of Dublin for 3 shows as part of their ’360 degree’ tour. There was something about the light rain, the original tones of the Edge’s guitar [...]
