by David Brown | Jan 16, 2016 | British Isles, England, Great Britain, History, London, Museums, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
If you are an art fan, you have to check out the new Cumberland Art Gallery which opened in November 2015 at Hampton Court Palace. It showcases many famous artists, a subset of magnificent artworks from the Royal Collection, including works from one of our...
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...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Europe, General Travel, Greece, Travel Notes
Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard about the financial crisis in Greece. Having voted against the EU sanctions, it seems likely that the problem will continue for some time. The British Foreign Office has advised British tourists travelling to Greece...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Austria, Europe, Events, Salzburg, Travel Notes
One of the best known festivals in all of Europe is the Salzburg Festival, also known as the Salzburg Music Festival. The Salzburg Festival 2015 will include 188 performances in 44 days over 12 venues. The Salzburg Festival is often described as the greatest and most...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | Croatia, Events, Travel Notes
One of the great European cultural festivals, the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, is coming up this week, 10th July through 25th August, 2015. In addition to a great festival, what better place could you find to visit but the beautiful city of Dubrovnik, with its...
by David Brown | Jul 6, 2015 | British Isles, Events, Great Britain, Scotland, Travel Notes, United Kingdom
One of our most memorable experiences is having attended The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. If you are a fan of history, especially military history, or if you just enjoy a great show, this event is not to be missed. It was an unseasonably cool night when we...
