Category: Travel
Ireland is a land of legend, of history, of creativity, of art, art, of music, of stories. It is also a land of inspiration. Its stories are often preserved …
The very last stop on my 5-day trip with Haggis Adventures was the Lindores Abbey Distillery, possibly the birthplace of Scotch whisky as we know it. We were lucky …
Northern Ireland. It is part of the island of Ireland in geography, and part of the United Kingdom politically. There’s a lot going on in the space of those …
The “postcard view” of downtown Anchorage includes a dramatic and beautiful Chugach Mountains backdrop, especially in winter. I visited in March to speak at a conference (my first trip …
Shetland 550. What is it? A new breed of the famous sheepdog? No. A scenic driving route like the North Coast 500 ? No, not that. A new blend …
(Part of the Austin Rocks series of posts by a local about things to do and see in Austin, Texas) Four iconic Austin-based businesses are conveniently located at one intersection in …
Wherever and however you travel, there’s connection to nature, to the earth. This is as true when you go to distant places and take long journeys as it is …
I've tried some pretty unusual beers around the world, despite the fact that I don't drink a lot, and I don't particularly like the taste of beer. I say …
What comes to mind when you think of Scotland and story? A whole year of stories? Rob Roy, perhaps, or Robert Burns? Folk tales of dancing giants and standing …
If you want to visit the Highlands from Edinburgh or Glasgow, you don’t have to drive several hours north. You can just go to Conic Hill on Loch Lomond. …
Some studies have shown that people enjoy the travel planning process as much as the travel itself, so I should be downright giddy right now because I’m headed to …
When soaring hills or mountains meet water, it is an opportunity for visual drama. That’s what you will see on the Seward Highway scenic byway that runs south of …
