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Traveler Profile: Irene S. Levine

Catherine Sweeney
May 31, 2013
Traveler Profile: Irene S. Levine

Irene S. Levine, PhD is a psychologist and award-winning journalist, author, and blogger, who writes about travel and lifestyle for some of the nation’s leading magazines, newspapers and websites.

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Guest Posts

Why Tunisia? Top Reasons to Visit

Catherine Sweeney
May 30, 2013
Why Tunisia? Top Reasons to Visit

Top reasons to visit Tunisia Guest Post by Nikolai Rudenko Sun, souks and spas are just three of the excellent reasons why people flock to the North African country of Tunisia year after year. While many will be heading for the familiar resorts of Spain and the Canary Islands, others…

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Cruise Travel, Destinations

Ocean Cruise Curiosity: Part 2

Catherine Sweeney
May 28, 2013
Ocean Cruise Curiosity: Part 2

Two years after taking a tour of the Celebrity Millennium, I’m still cruiseless. Recently, I had an opportunity to tour another luxury ship, the Celebrity Solstice — this time with Mr. TWS. Is a cruise in Traveling with Sweeney’s future?

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Holidays in Turkey

Catherine Sweeney
May 25, 2013

If you’re planning a Turkey holiday this summer, you can expect plenty of summer fun in the sun — and a lot more besides.

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Accommodations, Destinations, Planning

Cruising for Loners

Catherine Sweeney
May 23, 2013
Cruising for Loners

Author Anneli Rufus explores the Celebrity Solstice on a cruise of the Juan de Fuca Strait.

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Cruises
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Don’t Just Visit – Move In To the Neighborhood

Catherine Sweeney
May 21, 2013
Don’t Just Visit – Move In To the Neighborhood

By Vera Marie Badertscher — We walked to “our” neighborhood grocery store in Paris’ St. Germain area on the Left Bank. We welcomed sons and grandchildren for a long weekend in a cabin in northern Arizona …

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Attractions, Destinations, Hawaii, History, USA

Hawaiian Culture in Hana

Catherine Sweeney
May 21, 2013
Hawaiian Culture in Hana

Hawaiian culture and traditions on display at the Hana Cultural Center and in the Hale Building Competition.

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culture, hawaii, maui, USA
Guest Posts

Exploring the Great Outdoors: Manchester’s Countryside

Catherine Sweeney
May 20, 2013
Exploring the Great Outdoors: Manchester’s Countryside

There’s more to Manchester, England than cityscapes, restaurants, culture and shopping, Experience the Manchester countryside.

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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

Recent Posts

  • 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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I've just published a new post on the blog about i I've just published a new post on the blog about irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark. This photo was taken along the canal in historic Nyhavn district. Link in bio or copy https://www.travelingwithsweeney.com/five-days-in-copenhagen/  So much to love -- architecture, charm, vibrant character, people, cuisine, and hygee (a cozy sense of well-being)! #copenhagen #denmark #traveleurope #travelgram #lovetotravel❤️
Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapol Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapolis #scottsdaleaz
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
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