Category: Europe travel
An Lanntair: in Scottish Gaelic that means the lantern. An Lanntair is also the name of the arts center in Stornoway. in the Isle of Lewis in the Western …
Most people have Loch Ness on their itinerary when visiting Scotland, but another great option for a day trip is visiting Loch Lomond from Edinburgh. It’s much closer, so …
The National Gallery of Ireland started out small, as national art museums go: it opened to the public holding just 112 art works. That first opening of the National …
Kerry Dexter
April 18, 2023
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Earth Day. Every year Earth Day is a celebration as well as a reminder to care for the planet, and for the natural world we all share. If it …
I absolutely believe that the sandwiches in Florence are the best, but there are many other incredible dishes in the city as well. It’s common knowledge that Italy has …
Archaeology tells us the harp has been part of Celtic music since ancient days. Celtic musicians create with harps still across traditional styles and in jazz, classical, blues, and …
Strangford Lough. It is a sea lough, perhaps formed as glaciers retreated from what is now Northern Ireland at the end of the Ice Age. Another story of Stranford …
There have been quite a few important women of Edinburgh over the centuries and not enough of them have received the recognition they deserve. Just notice the hundreds of …
What comes to mind when you think about Ireland? Shamrocks? Leprechauns? The fast flying steps of Riverdance, perhaps? A castle view? An ancient ruin? The taste of a pint? …
It is Patrick season, the weeks and months centered around Saint Patrick’s day on 17 March. At Patrick season and across the year, Ireland’s stories are told, its landscapes …
Seachdain na Gàidhlig? What’s that? Seachdain na Gàidhlig is World Gaelic Week, a celebration in Scotland and beyond, to honor, celebrate, and encourage people to enjoy and connect with …
At first, I thought Venice would be empty if I visited in February. Then I remembered Venice Carnival. While not as big as the Carnival in Rio or Notting …