by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, British Isles, European History, Scotland
One visit to the Royal Yacht Britannia tells you it’s more than just a yacht. This ship, used by the British royal family, served as a floating home away from home. Its use extended to diplomatic occasions where the royal family, government officials and diplomats...
by Carole | Accommodations, British Isles, Ireland
Live Your Dream: Stay in a Castle Have you ever dreamed about staying in a castle? The romance of a by-gone era comes alive when you walk through the doors. I recently had the opportunity to stay in Dromoland Castle in western Ireland, near Newmarket on Fergus,...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Genealogy, Italy
Visiting Seguso Glass in Moreno, Italy Sometimes a travel experience is so captivating, the moments are forever impressed in our memories. One afternoon while visiting Venice, Italy, two friends and traveled from the Grand Canal to the island of Moreno, known for its...
by Carole | Ancestral Travel, British Isles, Genealogy, Heritage Travel Planning
What could be better than meeting family across the pond during your Ancestral Trip? Discovering Cousins on an Ancestral Trip Oh, the excitement I felt when my cousins invited me for a visit to England. Of course, this didn’t just come up. My parents had followed the...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, British Isles, Golf, Scotland, Travel Tips
Golf the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland For golfers, the monumental encounter is playing the legendary Old Course at St. Andrews Club. Golfers flock to Scotland to experience this course where notable golfers, kings and queens, and legends of the golfing world...
by Carole | Food & Wine, Italy
For authentic Italy look to Cinque Terre! Some of the most picturesque areas of Italy lie on the coasts and the Cinque Terre region is no exception. Nestled among the hills along the Italian Riviera, you can discover the 5 quaint towns of the Cinque Terre...