Monthly Archives: March 2010
Back To Where It All Began
My baby steps into Europe began when I applied for a summer course at Oxford. Before leaving for London, I took meticulous notes on how to catch the bus to Oxford, where to get off the bus, how to find … Continue reading
Filed under Travel Inspirations
Luxury Let Downs
Luxury hotels promise impeccable service, value, and authentic experiences – but how many of them actually deliver? The current economy is making luxury hotels listen up when it comes to customer comments; so now more than ever is the time … Continue reading
Filed under Hotels, Travel Debates
Things Europeans Do Right: Part 2 (And Do Wrong!)
Today I posted a link on twitter to my original post ‘Things Europeans Do Right’ and it got me to thinking about extending the list. So here’s five more things we Americans could learn from our neighbors across the pond: … Continue reading
Filed under BEST OF Lists, Travel Debates
Spring Fever
After a long winter – what’s better than drinking a pint in the sun? Sunday was the warmest day of the year so far, and in celebration, we decided to get out of the house and into the sun. After … Continue reading
Filed under BEST OF Lists, Ireland, Life in Ireland
How Sweet It Is: Ireland’s Sugar Loaf Palace
My most recent article for Luxury Travel Magazine, ‘How Sweet It Is: Ireland’s Sugar Loaf Mountain Palace’ was published just in time for St Patrick’s Day. During my weekend at Powerscourt, the battery on my digital camera died, and upon … Continue reading
Filed under Hotels, Life in Ireland, On Assignment, Photo Essay
Happy St Patrick’s Day!
Happy St Patrick’s Day from Ireland’s capital city! It was the warmest day of the year so far – and perfect weather to head out into town and enjoy the parades, costumes, and craic. Here are some photos from the … Continue reading
Filed under Photo Essay
New Dublin Expert – PlanetEye Traveler (Plus Top 10 Restaurants)
This week I started contributing to a fabulous blog – PlanetEye Traveler. This website has local experts in a variety of cities across the globe – from Phoenix to Hawaii to Lisbon to Hong Kong. If you’re looking for an … Continue reading
Filed under BEST OF Lists, Life in Ireland, Restaurants
Coulda, Shoulda, Woulda..
On any Grand Tour, something’s gota give. For me – places I missed include Krakow, Poland (one I particularly regret), Ljubljana, Slovenia (we were on a train traveling through Slovenia to Croatia, but didn’t have the time to stop) and … Continue reading
