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Destinations, Europe, Ireland

Home for the Gathering in Dublin

Catherine Sweeney
October 25, 2013

The Irish have a saying that truly represents the hospitable nature of the people — Céad míle fáilte, meaning “A thousand welcomes”. That’s exactly the kind of welcome I got checking into the Four Seasons Dublin for my stay during TBEX Dublin.

dublin, Europe, ireland
Destinations, Europe, Italy

Into the Vineyards at Tenuta Masselina

Catherine Sweeney
October 22, 2013

The rains of the previous day had brought out the rich green of the Castelbolognese hills of the Apennines and covered the area with a foggy haze that gave the passing scenery a mysterious and dramatic look.

Europe, italy, Romagna, wine
Destinations, Europe, Italy

Shopping in Milan

Catherine Sweeney
October 17, 2013

The birthplace of many iconic fashion labels, Milan is a showcase of style. The Italians’ obsession with design spills out of the catwalk and on to the streets, with young professionals in sharp suits riding scooters and parents walking their smartly dressed children around the stores.

Europe, italy, milan
Destinations, Europe, Food, Italy

Italian Comfort Food at Trattoria Montepaolo

Catherine Sweeney
October 15, 2013

Our day had begun with an architecture and history tour in the city of Forli (more to come about that) and we were on our way to what our blog project leader, Italian blogger Alessandra Catania, said was a “surprise” for lunch.

Buonvivere, Europe, food, italy, Romagna
Destinations, Europe, Italy

A Toast to Life in Cesena, Italy

Catherine Sweeney
October 13, 2013
A Toast to Life in Cesena, Italy

One of the highlights of our Settimana del Buon Vivere (Week of Good Living) blog tour was an afternoon and early evening spent at Altavita vineyards in Cesena, Italy. The winery’s name comes from “Alla Vita!” meaning a toast “to life!”,

italy, Romagna, wine
Destinations, Europe, Italy

Bertinoro: The Balcony of Romagna

Catherine Sweeney
October 8, 2013

I felt pretty lucky being back in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy for the second time in about 3 months. On this trip beginning at the end of September, I was going to be part of the “Settimana del Buon Vivere” (“Week of Good Living”) blog project…

Buonvivere, italy, Romagna
Australia and New Zealand, Cruise Travel, Destinations, Guest Posts

Cruising Down Under: 5 must-stop ports in Australia and New Zealand

Catherine Sweeney
September 27, 2013
Cruising Down Under: 5 must-stop ports in Australia and New Zealand

Of the many ways to traverse the great island nations, sea travel offers an unrivalled perspective on the historic harbours, jaw-dropping natural heritage and atmospheric port cities of Australia and New Zealand.

Australia
Attractions, Destinations, Europe, Italy

A Secret Revealed: Puglia, Ti Amo

Catherine Sweeney
September 23, 2013

Expertly escorted by our driver/guide Carlo Romano following an itinerary planned by Promozione Puglia, we made our way around Puglia, the heel of Italy’s boot, during our seven day visit in June.It wasn’t long enough to see and do everything in the Puglia region of Italy, but it was plenty long enough for us to become smitten.

Europe, italy, puglia
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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

2018 NATJA Silver Award Winner

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  • 5 Days in Irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark
  • British Isles Explorer Cruise Experience: On Board and On Shore
  • British Isles Cruising with Viking: Excursions in England and Wales
  • Exploring Scotland and Its Islands on a Viking Cruise
  • From Cities to Farms – Iceland’s Culture, Heritage, and Cuisine

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Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo feat Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo features one of many aspects of the city that I loved — getting around is easy. It’s definitely bike -friendly and public transportation is great. Central Station is shown here with bicycles parked in the foreground. Of course, it’s a wonderful city for walking, too. I’m slow getting out a post on the blog about our trip — stay tuned! #denmark #copenhagen #bikes #gettingaroundtown #travelcopenhagen
Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like the city before our visit in December, but I felt so much more. Of course — the sights, the vibe, the food, the history was wonderful. But it was the warm welcome of the people and their friendliness that made the most important impression. I hope that our connection as friends and allies can outlast the current US regime. I’ll post more soon. #lovedenmark🇩🇰 #natoallies #copenhagenscene #denmark
Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s @senmarkkelly. It was a great turnout with lots of energy and shows of support from drivers passing by. #notpaid #notaterrorist #savedemocracy #phoenixaz #americanhero
Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Botanical Garden, our end of year tradition. #newyeariscoming #desertbotanicalgarden #dbgphx #cacti #arizona
For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark. These are restaurants we enjoyed on our recent trip. A variety of traditional, contemporary Nordic, and international menus: - Restaurant 1733 (traditional - danish meatballs for me, pan-fried plaice for Mr. TWS shown top left and center) - Restaurant Karla (traditional- roast pork shown top right) - The Union Kitchen (modern/tapas, pork and shrimp dumplings shown center right) - Bistro Verde (modern/vegan, potato smørrebrød/Danish open-faced sandwich shown center left) - Marv & Ben (Michelin bib gourmand Nordic cuisine. We chose six-course menu with wine pairing. 3 of those courses served that evening pictured bottom row - raw beef/Jerusalem artichoke/chanterelles, duck/beetroot, apple miso dessert. - also enjoyed Cafe Katz and Restaurant Vita. More to come soon the blog. #copenhagenrestaurants #copenhagen #denmark🇩🇰 #travelforfood
Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow for Christmas? I love that, too. But today I’m enjoying sunshine and spa with Mr. TWS. ❤️🎄🍷#christmasinarizona #christmascheer #merrychristmas #experiencescottsdale
Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day t Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day trip to the festively-decorated Malmö, Sweden during our stay in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hope your holidays are joyful! #christmasdecoration #malmö #sweden #holidaytravel
A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, De A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, Denmark stop by the Hotel D'Angleterre for a drink while sightseeing around the city. Lovely hotel with elegantly festive decor for the holiday season. Skål! #cheers #copenhagen #denmark #lovetotravel
Just grabbed a few photos to give you a glimpse of Just grabbed a few photos to give you a glimpse of our time in Copenhagen — canal boat tour, Nyhavn waterfront area, Tivoli Gardens, shopping areas and more. Stay tuned for posts with more information and photos of Copenhagen and beyond. #copenhagen🇩🇰 #travelgram #visitdenmark #holidaytrip #traveling
The Santa Lucia kayak parade on the canals of Cope The Santa Lucia kayak parade on the canals of Copenhagen on December 13, our last night in this awesome city. We’re so glad that we were able to be part of the magical experience watching the festively lit boats from a bridge in Nyhavn. More to come about the trip soon. #visitcopenhagen🇩🇰 #copenhagen #santalucia #kayakparade #christmaslights
On board and on shore, we totally enjoyed our @vik On board and on shore, we totally enjoyed our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. Check out our latest post about the destinations we visited and the onboard experience. Link in bio or copy below in comments. #myvikingstory #britishisles #cruise #travel #traveltuesday
Somewhere on the English Channel just after sunset Somewhere on the English Channel just after sunset. New on the blog — the second in a series of posts about our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. This one features destinations and shore excursions in England and Wales. Link in bio. #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #cruisetravel #britishislescruise #travelgram #englishchannel #vikingjupiter
Well done, Scottsdale! Great turnout for #nokings Well done, Scottsdale! Great turnout for #nokings #nokingsscottsdale #saveourdemocracy #notaterrorist #notpaid #loveamerica #
A few splashes of immersive art from the “Eternal A few splashes of immersive art from the “Eternal Nature” exhibition at @artemuseum_lasvegas to inspire you to check out this cool venue when in Las Vegas. Definitely a must-visit for the art lover in you. #artemuseumlasvegas #immersiveart #artlovers #visitlasvegas #lasvegasartscene #travelforart #travelingram #travelblogger
Cruising with @vikingcruises on their British Isle Cruising with @vikingcruises on their British Isles Explorer itinerary from London to Bergen included a wonderful introduction to Scotland and its Northern Isles. Here’s a glimpse of Inverness (Central Highlands), Shetland Islands, Ullapool (Western Highlands), Orkney Islands, and Edinburgh. Link in bio for latest post about the Scotland portion of our cruise. #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #britishislescruise #scotlandtravel #shoreexcursions #northernisles #edinburghscotland #inverness #shetlandislands #orkneyislands #traveler #travelingram
Nice #mondaymemories of the Sonoma County coastlin Nice #mondaymemories of the Sonoma County coastline during our California road trip at the end of August to celebrate my birthday. Sonoma County has been near and dear to my heart since I first visited when I was nine years old — that’s a very long time! ☺️ #visitsonomacounty #sonomacounty #sonomacoast #californiavibes #lovecalifornia❤️ #travel #travelgram
I'm so thirsty! #thirstythursday memories of @thec I'm so thirsty! #thirstythursday memories of @theclancysf where we relaxed in the courtyard lounge after arriving in San Francisco last week. A fire and wine combination -- I like it! #sanfrancisco #chardonnay #winelover #california #fireandwine #marriottbonvoy
Cheers to all on this #WineWednesday! Wilson Winer Cheers to all on this #WineWednesday! Wilson Winery — What a lovely place to taste luscious wines on a sunny and warm afternoon. During our time in Sonoma County last week, we stopped at @wilsonofdrycreek for wine tasting in the Dry Creek Valley of Healdsburg, California. We enjoyed each wine we sampled and came home with a couple bottles of Zinfandel (for which they are renowned) #sonomacounty #winecountry #californiawine #drycreekvalley #vineyardviews #winetasting #wilsonwinery #travelforwine #visitsonomacounty
Ah, the great outdoors! In Iceland there are plent Ah, the great outdoors! In Iceland there are plentiful activities for adventure, exploration, and fun as we experienced on our @gocollette Best of Iceland tour. Check out our latest blog post - link in bio - for info and pics about whale watching, glacier cave exploration, bay cruising, and indulging in natural geothermal baths. #catherinexcollette #gocollette #bestoficeland #whalewatching #husavik #langjökull #mývatn #baycruise #travelgram #travelblogger #guidedtravel #visiticeland #icelandtours
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