There simply is no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.
We started our final day in London by heading to Kensington. There was a run of some sort going on in Kensington Gardens, but it was easy to maneuver around. On the way to Kensington Gardens, we passed by Royal Albert Hall. How many holes does it take to fill the Albert Hall? Across from...
Our final day in London would not be complete without a trip to Abbey Road. So much classic music was recorded here (and one very famous album cover shot just steps away). The list is far too long, but here’s a sampling: Glenn Miller, Shirley Bassey, Cliff Richard. The Hollies...
Our last supper in England, fittingly spent in a Pub (with a Ted Lasso tie-in). We spent the afternoon/evening in nearby Twickenham, which is charming. Dinner at The Eel Pie Pub was delicious. Bangers and mash, and a yummy curry, washed down with a pint of A Winters Tale. Although they...
Trip Overview We had been discussing doing a family trip with my dad, step-mom, sister, and brother-in-law. None of us had been to Croatia, and a friend of my sister had just gone and raved about it. While Teresa and I (as well as my sister and brother-in-law) don’t really do...
Leaving Venice Up early, we walked to Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell’Accademia) for some early morning photos, then to Bar all’Angelo for pistacchio pastries and cappuccini. We took a water bus (vaporetto) to a stop across from the train station, where we’d meet Ella and...
Truffle Hunting with Miro Tartufi Today was a day trip into the mountains to go truffle hunting. We went to Miro Tartufi, just outside the hilltop town of Motovun. The owner took us into the forest with two of his dogs: Lila was a 5 year old black lab, and Jeki was a 6 month old Italian...