Venice was veiled by darkness as my plane landed- and yet the minute the plane door opened, I was transported to a different world. The beauty of the Italian language, the slower pace of this mysterious city and sleek dressed locals all greeted me as I descended the stairs off the plane. A two hour [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 20, 2009
The Kindness of Strangers
Even the most experienced traveler needs to rely on strangers once in a while. During time spent traveling, it is possible to hone your kindness radar: you learn over time what sort of people to ask for directions, when to be sure they haven’t a clue what they’re talking about, and when to trust some [...]
October 13, 2009
Affordable Europe
Sticking with my recent recession theme, I thought I’d highlight some affordable destinations in Europe. Now that July and August have come and gone, the crowds have left Europe. September and October are some of the best months to travel here– think fall colors, crisp days, and dining al fresco with a blanket across your [...]
October 9, 2009
How to Keep Traveling During the Recession
We’re all feeling the pinch. Luckily– airlines, hotels, and restaurants are included in that ‘we’ as well. While some of the ads you see suggesting, ‘once in a lifetime deals!’ are just marketing, others are truly advertising once in a lifetime travel opportunities. Australia and New Zealand for example, have never been so affordable. Airfares are [...]
October 5, 2009
To Write, We Must Read.
There is plenty of research to do while I’m writing a memoir about my first Grand Tour of Europe. This research extends beyond cuisine, culture and history – and into the history of travel writing itself. With each piece that I read, I’m inspired with new ideas on how to make my travelogue even better. [...]
October 2, 2009
Culture Night 2009
I know I’ve been writing a lot about Dublin lately, but that speaks to the vitality of Irish culture. We may be in a recession, but there is still free arts and culture to enjoy throughout this great city. This past Friday evening was Culture Night in Dublin. Over 120 organizations, including Poetry Ireland where [...]
