Before I left on my latest trip to Europe, I randomly sent a WhatsApp message to one of my travel blogger friends, Isabel from Bel Around the World. It turns out she was in London finishing up her travels in Europe before heading down to Thailand to speak at TBEX. She met my friend and I at LHR as soon as we landed - and then we were off on a whirlwind nearly 3-day road trip of the countryside outside of London. Our first stop was Wrotham, the … [Read more...]
The Execution, Life and Times of Patrick O’Donnell by Gavin O’Donnell
This powerful historical fiction is one of our best reads in 2025. The man is real; the story highlights the important points in his life with the author taking some creative liberty to fictionalize some of the minor and unimportant points. This is a gripping novel based on the 26 letters Patrick O'Donnell wrote to Victor Hugo during his last days in the Newgate Prison in London between December 5th and December 17th. O'Donnell was in prison … [Read more...]
New Collaborative Trails and Initiatives Launch in Kentucky
Kentucky, April 2025 – The Kentucky Department of Tourism is excited to highlight more than a dozen new trails and initiatives launched through multijurisdictional tourism collaborations over the past year and a half. These initiatives were developed and are operated by local destination marketing organization partners across the state. Projects were recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funding distributed by the Kentucky Department of … [Read more...]
Murder Across the Ocean by Charlene Wesler
Some vacations do not turn out as expected. Some vacations turn out completely opposite. This is one of those stories. Septuagenarian, Lori Brill travels from her home in Arizona to London to spend time with her granddaughter, Cate. Her plans are derailed almost immediately when she randomly bumps into Josh, a lothario and an old flame from high school. They enjoy a blazing night of passion in bed in a hotel room. In the morning, Lori leaves … [Read more...]
The Best Ways To Get Around Abroad
When you are traveling abroad, there are a lot of things that you will need to make sure you are thinking about in order to make it as easy as possible. As long as you have thought about that, you should find that you are going to make a huge difference to how you approach things, and this is going to be a really important part of the whole experience. One thing you will need to look into in particular is how you are going to get around while you … [Read more...]
Following in the Footsteps of Stoker in Dublin
In a 300-year-old library in Ireland, I sat in Bram Stoker’s chair. Walking up to Marsh’s Library in Dublin is the exact experience I wanted but never imagined when following in the footsteps of the author of Dracula. A heavy iron gate stood open, leading me through an arch in the grey stone wall. Places like this can be intimidating, but multiple signs along the way assured me it was open to the public. When I stepped inside I couldn’t help … [Read more...]
5 European Soccer Stadiums to Visit in 2024
If you're a soccer fan, 2024 has been an unforgettable year. The calendar has already given followers plenty of high-profile competitions and fixtures to enjoy, including the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London. Spanish La Liga kings Real Madrid continued their European dominance by beating German opponents Borussia Dortmund 2-0 in a thrilling final. Blancos are now 15-time champions, beating their record. When the club … [Read more...]
Exploring the High Country: ATV and UTV Tours in Leadville, Colorado
One of my favorite states in the U.S. is Colorado. During my last big road trip I spent several weeks driving, hiking and biking through its mountains. Nestled high in the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of over 10,000 feet, Leadville, Colorado, is a hidden gem for adventure enthusiasts. This historic mining town offers a plethora of outdoor activities, but none are as exhilarating as the ATV (All-Terrain Vehicle) and UTV (Utility Task Vehicle) … [Read more...]
Doing London Things on a Weekend Trip to the British Capital
London recently graded as AFAR’s best city in Europe, boasting world-renowned landmarks amidst a sprawling metropolis that pulls inspiration from the far stretches of the world. However, even with its diverse array of venues and residents, there is still a distinctively London way to go about things. Coming from any of the more rural areas of the UK offers quite the change up, let alone if you’re a tourist coming to visit. While you’ll likely … [Read more...]
How to turn a long-haul flight into a holiday
Let's be honest, unless you are in business class, long haul flights are not much fun. However, what if I told you that there is a way to make them enjoyable, and perhaps like us, one of the highlights of your trip? After spending three months backpacking around Australia, our inevitable return was imminent. A 27-hour flight awaited us, like the final boss in a video game. However, as always, we managed to do it in a way that was more than … [Read more...]
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