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My 10 Day Ireland Tour

Posted on May 29, 2024October 11, 2024 by Pinning My Maps

Ireland, the land of so many American family ancestors is a beautiful country filled with happy, smiling and welcoming people. Recently, I spent 10 days in Ireland, land of my paternal forefathers and saw some amazing sights. My husband and...Read More

Tips Before Traveling to Europe

Posted on June 10, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

With the busy travel season upon us, and the strong US Dollar, many will be heading across the pond this Summer. Having lived and traveled extensively throughout Europe, I have some important planning tips before traveling to Europe for you....Read More

Eat Your Way Through Rome

Posted on May 15, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Food, glorious food, and in Rome the food is truly glorious! As I've often said, calories don't count while on vacation...thank God. So go ahead mangia, mangia, mangia and eat your way through Rome! Most people think Italian food consists...Read More

Salzburg: Top 5 Things To Do

Posted on April 11, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Salzburg immediately evokes the lyrics "the hills are alive with the sound of music" in me. The film was based on the real von Trapp family, whose family home Villa Trapp is a hotel now. However, the villa was not...Read More

Venice Cruise Port

Posted on March 31, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Ahhh Venice, Venezia, my absolute favorite city in Italy. Seriously, Venice is unlike any city in the world. I think Venice is way more romantic than Paris, but don't tell the French! There are no cars, taxis are boats, buses...Read More

My Favorite Places in Sydney

Posted on March 31, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

Sydney is a beautiful and vibrant harbor city with tons of exciting attractions. There's something for everyone! Beach Bums will love Manly or Bondi Beach, both are beautiful but a ways out of the city. Foodies like me will delight...Read More

Australia: Know Before You Go!

Posted on March 28, 2019August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

So you have decided to check off your bucket list and head down to Australia! Good for you, or "good on ya" as they say Down Under. Of course, now you're like "Crikey, I don't know a thing about the...Read More

Carry On Essentials

Posted on December 20, 2018August 24, 2023 by Pinning My Maps

I'm a serial over packer. It's completely impossible for me to "pack light" or with just a carry on for a trip overseas. How people manage with just one 21" suitcase for a two-week trip is beyond me. A girl...Read More