by David Brown | Aug 9, 2015 | Cruises, Europe, Germany, Travel Notes
Germany is rich in quaint villages and beautiful scenery. One of the best places to see all this in a nutshell is a trip down the UNESCO World Heritage listed part of the Rhine River. Here you will see spectacular castles or schloss, perched on the edge of...
by David Brown | Aug 2, 2015 | British Isles, Europe, Events, Ireland, Travel Notes
We had a great trip to Ireland and especially enjoyed the 2015 Foynes Air Show. On the day before, July 25th, many of the aircraft gathered at Brittas airfield on the farm of Air Show Director, Gerry Humphreys. Here is a link to some of the pictures and videos we...
by David Brown | Jul 13, 2015 | Europe, Events, Italy, Travel Notes
If you love Italy and you love opera, this your time to be in the UNESCO world heritage city of Verona. Attending an opera in Italy is very different than attending in the US. And the Verona Opera isn’t like going to the opera at the Royal Opera House. You...
by David Brown | Jul 12, 2015 | British Isles, Europe, Events, Ireland, Travel Notes
The Irish Summer is in full swing, and things are happening everywhere. Now is a great time to head over to the Green Isle. Here are some of our favourite suggestions: The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum The Foynes Flying Boat & Maritime Museum is the...
by David Brown | Jul 12, 2015 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
We are constantly amazed at how few people know about Annecy, France. Perhaps the French want to keep a few places just for themselves, and this is one of them! Often called the Venice of the Alps, Annecy has spectacular scenery with a beautiful lake framed by the...
