Pubs, Parades, and St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Several years ago, I served as the Grand Marshal for Seattle's St. Patrick's Day parade. That year, the visiting dignitary was Noel Dempsey, then the Irish minister for communications. Noel...
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Pubs, Parades, and St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin
Several years ago, I served as the Grand Marshal for Seattle's St. Patrick's Day parade. That year, the visiting dignitary was Noel Dempsey, then the Irish minister for communications. Noel...
Seeking roots in Europe’s emigration museums
When traveling to Europe, I sometimes crank up the voice of my grandmother telling stories of her journey from Norway to Canada. The boat ride was miserable. The only thing...
Seeking roots in Europe’s emigration museums
When traveling to Europe, I sometimes crank up the voice of my grandmother telling stories of her journey from Norway to Canada. The boat ride was miserable. The only thing...
Impressions of Italy
I'm lucky that my work allows me to spend a good part of the year in Italy. Here, lifelong travel memories are like low-hanging fruit: They're yours to harvest. Even...
Impressions of Italy
I'm lucky that my work allows me to spend a good part of the year in Italy. Here, lifelong travel memories are like low-hanging fruit: They're yours to harvest. Even...
On a roll with European breakfasts
Like travel in general, breakfast gets you out of your routine and throws you a cultural curve that can add to the memories of your trip. Not long ago, I...
On a roll with European breakfasts
Like travel in general, breakfast gets you out of your routine and throws you a cultural curve that can add to the memories of your trip. Not long ago, I...
Going Dutch on a day trip from Amsterdam
When researching my guidebooks, almost by definition I have to revisit the same places. But I also like to take a few day trips here and there to scout out...
Going Dutch on a day trip from Amsterdam
When researching my guidebooks, almost by definition I have to revisit the same places. But I also like to take a few day trips here and there to scout out...