A European Detour to … County Wicklow
Our last day in Ireland was spent on a leisurely drive through County Wicklow. Our wonderful hosts, Peter and Irene, lived in this area for many years and were able […]
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A European Detour to … Dublin
After a couple of days in Northern Ireland, it was time to return to Dublin, where we started our trip. I’d been to Dublin once before in a whirlwind trip that […]
A European Detour to … Northern Ireland (Part 2)
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series on my trip to Northern Ireland. For Part 1, click here. …So, after warming up with a bit of Bushmills, we were […]
A European Detour to … Northern Ireland (Part 1)
When one travels, I don’t think there’s ever a point where one thinks, “I saw everything I wanted to see on this trip.” At least not with me. Or at […]
A European Detour to … Belfast
As much as it was nice to live in the sunny south of France, one of the really nice things about living near Paris is its proximity to 3 major […]
A Couple of Days in Amsterdam
This spring and summer in Europe has just flown by. The last time I looked, it was May. Now, it’s August. Wow. Time really does fly when you’re having fun. […]
History Lessons in Berlin, Part Two
Our adventures in Berlin continued… Our next visit was to the Reichstag Building, which is the seat of German parliament. The Reichstag Building has a fascinating history. It was opened […]
History Lessons in Berlin, Part 1
After being in Montpellier for 5 straight months, it was finally time to start exploring some other places in Europe. Although the planes from Montpellier’s airport don’t travel to too […]
A Long Weekend in London
One of the things that appealed to me about living in France was its proximity to other spots in Europe. So, although I’ve only been in Montpellier for less than a […]
Every journey (even a two and a half month one) has to end sometime…
San Francisco will always be my home. No doubt. Although I didn’t leave my whole heart there like Tony, I do leave a piece of it behind every time I […]
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