Madrid Day Trip: The Walled City of Avila Spain
This charming town is fully encircled by medieval stone walls. It’s also a very do-able day trip from Madrid, so check it out!
One of the Most Unusual Things to Do in Madrid
One of the most unusual things to do in Madrid, believe it or not, is purchasing cookies at a local monastery.
The Best Place to Eat in Madrid
Hello! I am just back from a ten day visit to Madrid, Toledo, Avila and Segovia, Spain. My friend and I spent several days exploring the capital city, and we found ourselves going back to the Mercado San Miguel to eat over and over. So I thought I would share a little about it with …
A Philadelphia Ghost Tour
A city as rich in history as Philadelphia is bound to have some restless spirits lurking about. Join me as I go in search of haunted (and historic) places.
The Medieval French Town of Dinan
The medieval French town of Dinan, in Brittany, will take you back in time as you walk the cobblestone streets and view the half-timbered storefronts.
Disneyland Paris without Kids: A Review
Paris is an ideal destination for solo travelers and child-free couples to explore. But is Disneyland Paris without kids worth spending a day on?
Top Ten Tips for Visiting the Grand Canyon
America has some amazing natural wonders and the National Park system does a great job of preserving them for us to enjoy. Here are a few pointers if you find yourself planning to visit the Grand Canyon National Park.
Paris’ Church of Saint Sulpice
Can’t visit Notre Dame while it undergoes repairs? Check out the Church of Saint Sulpice, Paris’ second largest cathedral.
A Murder Mystery Train Ride in Lancaster County PA
On a recent trip to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, we booked tickets for a Murder Mystery dinner. On a train. Because who can resist having dinner on a train? My companions for this murder mystery train ride were my daughter, the other girls in her Girl Scouts troop, and five or six Girl Scout moms. We …
The Paris Deportation Memorial: Dark Side of the City’s History
The Paris Deportation Memorial reminds us of a dark period in the city’s history – when French policemen helped round up and deport Jewish citizens, sending them to Nazi death camps.
