by David Brown | Sep 2, 2013 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
If you want delve deeper into the sights you see or get around in a vehicle giving you more protection from the elements, you really need to experience a tour. Paris has a wealth of tour experiences both in and out of the city in a comfortable heated or air...
by David Brown | Sep 2, 2013 | Europe, France, Tours, Travel Notes
We have travelled through many beautiful regions of France in the past but the southwest somehow eluded us. So this year was the one to take a sample and see if it warranted more extensive exploration in the future. The verdict was an astounding yes. Since everyone...
by David Brown | Aug 11, 2013 | England, Great Britain, History, London, London History, Travel Notes
August of each year is a great time to venture Northamptonshire. The last time we were there, we were able to attend the English Heritage Festival of History. It is a truly interesting event covering over 2000 years of English history from the Romans through World War...
by David Brown | Aug 10, 2013 | Europe, Italy, Slovenia, Tours, Travel Notes
Slovenia is situated on the sunny side of the Alps, in the heart of Europe. It is ideally positioned, and it’s and smallness enables the traveller to pay a visit across the border at any time and to sightsee the neighbouring countries. Travelling from Ljubljana,...
by David Brown | Aug 10, 2013 | Europe, Slovenia, Tours, Travel Notes
Slovenia is situated on the sunny side of the Alps, in the heart of Europe. It is ideally positioned, and its and smallness enables the traveller to pay a visit across the border at any time and to sightsee the neighbouring countries. Travelling from Ljubljana, the...
by David Brown | Apr 21, 2013 | Europe, Ireland
A few years ago, some friends asked us to tell them what we would do if we had either 8 days or 10 days to see Ireland. We gave it some thought and came up with the ideas here. They opted for the 10-day tour, and they loved it. Hopefully, you will enjoy one of these...
by David Brown | Apr 21, 2013 | Europe, Ireland, Travel Notes
A few years ago, some friends asked us to tell them what we would do if we had either 8 days or 10 days to see Ireland. We gave it some thought and came up with the ideas here. They opted for the 10-day tour, and they loved it. Hopefully, you will enjoy one of these...
by David Brown | Dec 5, 2012 | Cruises, Travel Notes
Ever dream of seeing those cobblestoned hill towns of France, Italy, or Spain but dread the hassle of packing up everyday and driving to a new place? Windstar has come to your rescue. In true Savvy Traveler form, you can make the beautiful tall masted sailing ship...
by David Brown | Nov 23, 2012 | France, Travel Notes
Paris is many things to many people, the city of light, the city of romance, the city of gourmet food and wine, and a city with a history rich in ideals, art and fashion. Paris is a city with much to see and do. It is also a great location to use as a base and enjoy...
by David Brown | Nov 22, 2012 | Tours, Travel Notes
As Americans head over to Europe, some for the first time, often the determining factor on where to go becomes the best package of hotel and airfare currently on offer by the many internet companies. So you book the flight and hotel and soon find yourself in a foreign...
