Howth sucked the breath out of my mouth when I first climbed over the summit to see the panoramic view of its peninsula. Located less than 30 minutes outside Dublin, it is a haven for nature lovers. (Check out my…
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Diving into the wonderous phenomenon of Skradinski Buk’s waterfalls in Croatia elates me. I think of waterfalls in the same class as a summer thunderstorm that drenches everyone in its path. It sneaks up like a bear and roars.…
14 Henrietta Street is a museum that will change how you understand Dublin, its residents, and its path to independence. On a wintery December day, I walked into a Dublin Georgian mansion, crossed the foyer, climbed the staircase, and…
My Dublin Food by Foot Tour convinced me that I didn’t understand Irish cuisine. Potatoes and Guinness. These were the two items that I thought made up the average Irish diet. After I booked my Dublin Foot by Foot…
I visited Dublin for the first time in my life in December 2022, not realizing an arctic cold front would bring snow, sleet, and temperatures plunging below 30F. I should have packed long johns. But no matter as I…
James Joyce Centre celebrates the life and times of Ireland’s most famous and enigmatic writer. For anyone who has struggled to read his opus, Ulysses, it can be an insurmountable mountain to climb. But I came to Ireland to…
2022 Georgetown GLOW returns to Washington, DC after a two-year closure due to the pandemic. Established in 2014, this is the 8th edition of Georgetown GLOW. This free curated outdoor public light show is located in Georgetown, which is…
Washington DC’s Christmas activities will make anyone feel festive, regardless of whether you are a shopper, theatergoer, walker, or ice skater. Here is my list of the Top 13 Things to Do in the nation’s capital. Holiday magic abounds…