There are so many things to do on the Dingle Peninsula! It was one of the most beautiful places I’ve visited in Ireland. If you are interested in things to do in and around Dingle Ireland, here is some itinerary inspiration: Top Things to Do on Dingle Peninsula 1. Drive Slea Head Loop. This gorgeous […]
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9 Virtual Art Museum Tours: How to Get Your Travel Fix from Home
When it comes to the best virtual art museum tours, what could be better than an art historian to curate the best of the best? I am so grateful to Heidi Bilardo, one of my besties for more than 30 years, for her collaboration with me on this post. She has done all the heavy […]
17 Expert Museum Tips: How to Enjoy Your Visit More
Unless you are an art historian, a museum visit can sometimes feel overwhelming, when what you’re really seeking is an experience of awe and reverence. That’s where museum tips can help! When I visited the British Museum in London for the first time, I felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of important paintings and art […]
That Time I Stayed in a Czech Castle in the Middle of Nowhere
Castles that you can overnight in are not hard to find in Europe. But what if you were the only guests? And the owner sang you happy birthday over a homemade, double-decker strawberry cake on a long candlelit table under Renaissance arches and dorms? My 2007 visit to a privately owned castle in the Bohemian […]
13 Life-Changing Books about Travel and Self Discovery
As any traveler knows, travel changes you in ways you never could have imagined. And the next best thing to experiencing it yourself in a dream destination is to take a virtual journey through a museum, travel movie or well-crafted tale. That’s where the very best books about travel and self discovery come in. They […]