Travel Information and Inspiration
Edinburgh is a beautiful city. It has all the bells and whistles. There is a magnificent castle, world-class museums, breathtaking vistas and incredible food. When it comes to a “gateway” city, Edinburgh is a great choice. What is this Gateway City You Speak of? Gateway cities, to me, are places that are great for the […]
Valladolid was not originally on my itinerary. It wasn’t even really on my radar. I was just looking for my next stop after five incredible days in Madrid. Typical of me to blow up my schedule when I am traveling. The first stop is always guaranteed, but the next one? That’s up in the air. This […]
Language barriers can feel as real as any brick wall. How will I manage Berlin if I don’t speak German? Will I be shunned in Paris if I don’t speak French? I would love to go to Spain, but I don’t remember any of my high school Spanish. There are apparently lots of horror stories […]
In Lyon, France a stunning white basilica sits high up on a hill overlooking the city. You can see it from most anywhere in town, but what you can’t see is a hidden gem that sits just below it. In truth, there are many little hidden places to discover in France’s “Second City.” There […]
“Go to Bruges.” I can still hear him saying it. “Promise me you will go to Bruges.” He called it an impossibly romantic place, and painted a picture that I can still see when I recall it. How do you say no to that? Roger was my travel guru and if he said, go, I […]
Ireland and I got off to a rocky start. It wasn’t love at first sight by any means. There were several moments that I spent wondering if I had made the right choice, if maybe I had romanticized Ireland a bit too much. You can do that; you can romanticize a place to the point […]
Women who travel are wise, kind and passionate. I know, because I am a woman who travels. If you need proof, here are some travel quotes from women who travel. Quotes to inspire, to make you think and to help you act on your own travel dream. Women Who Travel I have read one too many […]
Prague is the town you picture when you read a fairy tale. The last thing I expected was to step into a fairy tale of my very own. Sure, friends had been telling me to go, that I would like it. They talked about the architecture, waxed poetic about the history, and more than one […]
Welcome to Travel Maven! I love the word “Maven,” it has an interesting range of definition. It can mean either one who is experienced or knowledgable; or it can mean freak. When it comes to travel, I fall into both categories. I am an experienced traveler, but I am also a travel freak. I am […]
