I’m taking a break this week from my Paris by the Numbers series to share photos of our 2024 travel destinations. We visited eleven countries, including France, which was our home until October. We saw many beautiful and interesting locations; here are the highlights. Croatia Dubrovnik England Cornwall St. Ives France Moustiers-Sainte-Marie Avignon Lyon Nanterre... Continue Reading →
Charming Villages of Cornwall
After our time in Ireland and Wales, we headed to Cornwall. We had heard much about this stunning area of the UK and were eager to visit. We had planned on spending a week there, and ending our Ireland and UK adventure in London, where I was hoping to arrange a blog-buddy meet-up. However, we... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way. Unknown Cornwall, UK
Gardens of the Globe – Botanical Gardens Part I
This is the third installment in my Gardens of the Globe series. As I have mentioned previously, I love gardens, and always seek them out when traveling. According to Merriam-Webster, a botanical garden is defined as: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants. We have visited quite a... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
It is not the destination where you end up, but the mistakes and memories you create along the way. Penelope Riley Burford, UK
Bath Spa, UK
The picturesque and charming town of Bath Spa, just a 90 minute train ride from London, is filled with a rich and interesting history dating back to 60 AD when the Romans built the famous baths here. Situated on the River Avon, you will find other fascinating points of interest here including Bath Abbey, the... Continue Reading →
The Cotswolds, UK
The Cotswolds, the beautiful English countryside. It conjures up thoughts of lush, green rolling hills, leisurely picnics, punting along a gentle river, big floppy hats, beautiful manor houses, sheep grazing contentedly on verdant hillsides, quaint, idyllic villages, pubs and so much more. The beauty of the countryside will take your breath away. The Cotswolds is... Continue Reading →
Monet’s Garden
Twenty years ago my husband, daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. We had to stop at a woolen shop to stock up on hats, scarves and gloves since we were all so... Continue Reading →
York, England
The medieval city of York located in Northern England, is a fascinating place to explore. You will find cathedrals, museums, city walks, ghost tours, outdoor activities and The Shambles; York is a great location for families, couples, and solo travelers. York Minster, completed in 1472 after hundreds of years of construction, is one of the... Continue Reading →