Adventures in Ireland: Mead Tasting at Bunratty Winery
As we pulled into the parking lot for Bunratty Castle, I saw a sign for Bunratty Winery a few kilometers…
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Adventures in Ireland: Bunratty Castle & Folk Village
We wanted to make sure we took it easy our first half day in Ireland, but still wanted to make…
Reader Recommendations? What to See in Vienna
I’m so excited! I just got my tickets to see the Lipizzaners perform in the Spanish Riding School. It’s been…
2013: Full of Unexpected Adventure
When I started the year in the Ambassador Suite at the Park Hyatt DC (on a mistake rate of course!)…
Florida Aquarium vs Clearwater Marine Aquarium
I love great aquariums, so over Thanksgiving I made a visit to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa and over the…
One of “Those” Moments at the Clearwater Aquarium
I’m a fairly bright individual most of the time, but  not always. And nothing brings out that side like traveling…
A Wine Taste of Israel: Golan Heights
For my second full day in Israel we headed north to Golan Heights. I never realized how woefully ignorant of…
A Taste of Israel: Masada & Jerusalem
With only 2 1/2 days in Israel, it was tough to decide what to see on my first visit. I’d…
A Dip in the Dead Sea
I never thought I’d actually be in the Dead Sea. I’d hoped at some point I’d get to visit Israel,…
Victoria Peak In Hong Kong
After getting rained out the first day of my 2 days in Hong Kong, we finally had glorious (hot) weather,…
Wait! How Are We In Iowa?
Jeanne & I were driving back to the airport a little early after our day of adventure in Omaha, and…
The Bat Cave, Riding Rhinos, and More
I had two main goals for our day trip to Omaha, Nebraska. 1). Eat good steak 2). Visit the Henry…
