Over the past few years, I’ve traveled there several times, researching, writing, and updating our Rick Steves Iceland guidebook (in collaboration with Rick and our co-author, Ian Watson). I’m not vaccinated yet — I’m patiently waiting for my turn — but as soon as that happens, th...
Joan Juliet Buck explores the magic and meaning of the treasures in her wardrobe In Ireland back when newscasters opened the evening news by announcing, "The time is approximately eight o'clock," my godfather's wife Ricki would bundle the guests into two Opel station wagons and lead the way...
Apple cider and Perry (pear ciders) hold a dear spot in many European cultures: Normandy and Brittany are known for cider as well as apple brandy, the West Country of England prides itself on their unfiltered “scrumpy” cider, and a trip to Ireland is incomplete without a taste of Magner...
OnSeptember 23, 2016ByTravels with MelindaInadventure,Ireland,Museum,Travel,Uncategorized,vacationLeave a comment We walked by a Catholic Church almost immediately as we turned down a lane off Grafton Street exploring Dublin on our first day.We have since visited so many churches across Ireland that...