Catherine Sweeney, Author at Traveling with Sweeney

Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Back when Mr. TWS and I first got married in September, 1991 we were given a wedding gift certificate for a ride and lunch on the Napa Valley Wine Train. At that time, the Wine Train had been in operation for only two years. Now it was time for a second date.

California, Destinations, USA

Going Full Circle at Long Meadow Ranch

Catherine Sweeney

February 3, 2014

Almost any day in California’s Napa Valley is a good day, even in the winter when the vines that cover so much of the region are bare. The scenery is still beautiful and the fresh air is rejuvenating. And if you know where to look, there are special Napa tours and experiences …

Canada, Destinations, Guest Posts, Mexico, USA

Top 5 Destinations in North America

Catherine Sweeney

January 28, 2014

Guest Post by Jane Meyers — The world is full of stellar travel destinations. It always seems that the closer you look at a particular region or area, the more you notice specific locations and attractions that appear lovely to visit. But before you look too closely at a given spot, it’s always helpful to learn about the main destinations that draw people to the area.

Accommodations, Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe

A Gem for All Seasons: The Four Seasons Prague

Catherine Sweeney

January 20, 2014

A Gem for All Seasons: The Four Seasons Prague

Visiting Prague you easily see why it is often called, “The Golden City of 100 Spires” — it is lustrous by day and radiant at night with a myriad of spires prominent on the city’s many churches and towers.

Destinations

Fine Family Dining in Cambodia

Catherine Sweeney

January 18, 2014

Guest Post by Jody Hanson — “Aren’t you going to eat?” I asked Nick. He is a 35 year old tuk-tuk driver in Phmon Penh where I live. In summary he is a combination of my personal chauffeur, a friend and a little brother.

Destinations, Europe, Food, Guest Posts, Italy

Going Beyond in Italy

Catherine Sweeney

January 9, 2014

Guest Post by Agata Mleczko– I am going to tell you my story here: the real adventure I experienced in Italy. No extreme activities were involved, however this adventure that changed me forever.

Destinations, Europe, Hungary

5 Reasons I Went Back: Budapest Highlights

Catherine Sweeney

January 8, 2014

5 Reasons I Went Back: Budapest Highlights

Just nine months after our first visit to Budapest, I was compelled to go back, longing to revisit Budapest highlights we experienced before and to check out others that we had missed.

Czech Republic, Destinations, Europe, Hungary

Our 2013 Christmas Markets Tour

Catherine Sweeney

December 23, 2013

As I write this post, I’m with family in northern Wisconsin in a small town along the border of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan — Marinette. Yesterday, I came across Santa Claus (possibly the real Santa?) on Main Street. He couldn’t tell me any details, but said that he’d be headed overseas today.

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Second Date on the Napa Valley Wine Train

Going Full Circle at Long Meadow Ranch

Top 5 Destinations in North America

A Gem for All Seasons: The Four Seasons Prague

Fine Family Dining in Cambodia

Going Beyond in Italy

5 Reasons I Went Back: Budapest Highlights

Our 2013 Christmas Markets Tour

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