Every country and every family have their own Christmas traditions. For me, Christmas would not be the same if I did not visit a Christmas market or two. I cannot remember when I first visited a Christmas market, but I have memories that go back to my earliest childhood. In particular, of my Irish grandmother’s […]
Climbing the Matterhorn.
“Scrambles Amongst the Alps,” by Edward Whymper, was a worldwide bestseller in 1871. It changed the way the world looked at mountains and gave birth to a fascination with the Alps that was then passed on to other mountain regions around the world. Interest driven by the book was the beginning of tourism to the […]
An afternoon in Luzern.
There is not of a single tour, that I have guided through Switzerland, that has not spent time in Lucerne. Located beside a beautiful lake, in the heart of Central Switzerland, and at the foot of Mount Pilatus, this town is a great place to stop and take a little time for yourself. Probably the […]
Blarney Castle and Gardens.
Fifteen minutes’ drive from Cork City, you come to Blarney Castle and Gardens, arguably one of the most famous sights to visit in Ireland. Home to the Stone of Eloquence or Blarney Stone, the castle sees visitors from all over the world each year. I have to admit that I have visited this site so […]
Should I use a Travel Agent?
Today the topic close to my heart is Travel Agents. At the moment, due in part to these difficult times, I am almost in daily contact with Travel Agents. They are doing untold and largely unpaid work processing cancellations as well as going through the associated refund processes for their clients. Travel Agents are helping […]
