Criccieth Castle, in Wales, is a magnificent fortification built by a Welsh Prince.

Conwy Castle is a medieval site to behold. It’s spectacular towers loom over the town of Conwy.

St. Govan’s chapel is a free site to visit in Southwestern Wales.

Caerleon, in Wales, is a good example of a roman ruin.

Harlech castle in Wales is great for views and history.

LLanthony Priory in South Wales is a beautiful place to visit. It is set in the Black Mountains of Wales.

An update on airport surcharges

Caerphilly castle is a must see for any budget visitor to Wales.

The Green Bridge from Wales is a great place to travel. It’s free and fun.

The holidays are coming up. Is anyone planning on taking a trip? If so, where do you plan to go? The holidays are coming up. Is anyone planning on taking a trip? If so, where do you plan to go?

Set high above the meandering Wye river, Chepstow castle is a site to behold. A Norman castle built to withstand the Welsh onslaughts, Chepstow is a fine example of Norman architecture. And, quite simply, it is beautiful. An evocative ruin where you can almost reach out and touch the past. When I went, there was [...]

Tom Jones said, “I carry Wales around inside me.” I can understand why! It is easy to gush about Wales. Once I crossed the border into this almost mystical country, I was impressed by the verdant trees and the fog-shrouded valleys. Wales has something for any traveler. For the adventurous, Wales has hiking trails for [...]

The town of Skiathos is a blend of shops and restaurants. It is fun to wander through the vendors before sitting down to eat ice cream. Part of Mamma Mia was filmed here, and it is much more adventurous to find the location on your own than to stop and ask a local. Meander through [...]

Our home away from home in Greece was Nostos Village. This resort was lovely. Every morning a huge buffet breakfast was served at the main building. One thing I cannot get enough of is Greek yogurt. Yum…Our room was away from the main building, but was accessible to the beach and building by an ingenious [...]

A brief review of the first part of my trip to Skiathos, Greece.

Packing light takes time and attention. Learn 5 quick tips for packing light.

Packing. How much is too much? What will I need? How do I pack? These are questions that I get a LOT. To be honest, I am a pack rat. I rarely throw anything away because I am afraid I will need it later. This has often come across in my packing. “I might need [...]