When I hear Summer Festival, I think about good food, drinks & live music. Add to that some donkeys, a competitive tug of war match, and a big ham hanging 20 feet in the air and you’ll be on your way to understanding the Jelsa Wine Festival in Hvar Island, Croatia! Our apartment accommodation in Jelsa […]
September 7, 2013
3 great European travel destinations to consider
During my recent visit back to the US, my friends and family were interested in knowing “What’s your favorite travel spot?” My answer began as a babbling reply about how I’ve liked each place for their own unique qualities…and then ended in a complete avoidance of the answer. It’s actually overwhelming to think about! I […]
September 4, 2013
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5 English towns to visit in the summer
A recent BBC article boasted this headline – “UK summer warmest, driest and sunniest since 2006”. It was amazing…especially considering last summer’s weather; during which I regularly wore my winter sweaters, and my rain coat became my most important coveted object! So when you’re fortunate enough to get some wonderful summer days, here’s my recommendations for places to […]
August 30, 2013
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Trips around England: North Yorkshire
Encompassing an area of over 3,000 square miles, the North Yorkshire region is large and varied, from coastal towns facing the North Sea to small villages in the middle of the lush green countryside, and our visit was focused on the latter. Well, sort of… During our 3-day stay, our main intentions for the trip […]
August 28, 2013
A Visit to Elland Brewery in West Yorkshire
Two weeks ago Elland Brewery was awarded one of CAMRA’s highest honors at the Great British Beer Festival for their 1872 Porter – 2013 Champion Beer of Britain. Fortunately for Jim and I, our Yorkshire weekend devoted to cask ale beer ended on a high note with a personal guided tour at the Elland Brewery. While researching […]
August 22, 2013
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Great British Beer Festival Experience
This American girl knows a thing or two about the real ale scene, which won’t surprise my regular website visitors but might shock a few of the first time British visitors to my blog! Since January 2012 when I officially became a UK resident, I’ve made it a goal to immerse myself in British culture […]
August 13, 2013
Alpine Slide Ride in Austria
My childhood in central Pennsylvania was great, but life in that small town community sheltered me from a few experiences – like knowing about the existence of a thrilling summer activity where the objective is to speed down the mountain in a toboggan! So it wasn’t until a couple of weeks ago, at my young […]
August 9, 2013
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Kane Brewing Company – Ocean Township, New Jersey
What a shock! Kane Brewing Company may not immediately impress you from the outside, but just like all things “Jersey” – it’s easy to stereotype from looks alone… Smack in the middle of Monmouth County and tucked away behind a traditional Jersey shopping complex here’s an inconspicuous office sign at 1750 Bloomsbury Avenue. Where: Ocean […]
September 9, 2013
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