Learning About Scotch in Edinburgh
May19

Learning About Scotch in Edinburgh

While I’ve had plenty of bourbon in my time, I have only had Scotch once. I never quite understood the difference between a single malt and a blended whisky and was curious to learn more.

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Things to do in Edinburgh
May14

Things to do in Edinburgh

One of the many things I love about this city is that there are so many things to do in Edinburgh, and they’re all relatively close and easy to get to. It’s a pedestrian-friendly city and also has some nice bike paths and routes, including special bicycle stopping zones at red lights. There’s just so much to love about Edinburgh!

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Edinburgh Stunned Me
May12

Edinburgh Stunned Me

I was excited for Scotland but had no real expectations for Edinburgh. It ended up surprising and amazing me.

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The Invisible French Riviera
May09

The Invisible French Riviera

The French Riviera is a big tourist destination in France. Marseille, Cannes, and Nice are very well known. However, there are at least a couple of towns in the region that really shouldn’t be missed.

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The Marseille Experience
May07

The Marseille Experience

I don’t remember how exactly Marseille found its way onto my list of places I wanted to go when I was a teenager. It’s remained on my list for years. When I found a great fare from Barcelona, I couldn’t resist.

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Barcelona changed our mind about Spain
May05

Barcelona changed our mind about Spain

While we enjoyed Granada, Madrid really put us both off the country. While we were in Portugal, I pondered a return to Spain so we could visit Barcelona but just wasn’t sure.

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