I’ve always had a particular vision about what a Mediterranean beach holiday would be like. My stay in Roses, Spain along the beautiful Costa Brava in Catalonia was just as I’d imagined — except that it was much too short.
Snapshots from Madrid

Last week, I shared several photographs of my first afternoon in Girona, Spain that I hope gave you a flavor of the city. For this week’s Travel Photo Thursday, I’m posting several photos from my brief, but eventful time in Madrid. I had only one day to get a taste of the city, but it was a day full of diverse experiences
Postcards from Girona
Discover the Canary Isles in Tenerife
Autumn Abroad: Best Fall Destinations in Europe
North American leaf-peepers know the destinations well: Ontario, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine suffer serious traffic as the hills come alive with fiery colours and crisp, cool air. It can be nearly impossible to see the forest for the tourists that time of year, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon your quest for sizzling autumn colour. Europe’s forests put on a great show as well
Three Favorite Travel Memories
How do you choose just three favorite travel memories? I was tagged by Laurel of Monkeys and Montains to do just that as a member of Team BLUE in a blogger relay contest created by Lowcostholidays.com. Thanks to Christina Hegele of Jandal Road for including me on Team BLUE! There…
St. Marienkirche: 14 Broken Crosses
Touring St. Marienkirche in Lübeck, Germany, Günther Uecker’s “14 Broken Crosses” is attention-getting, whether you view it from religious or artistic perspectives.
From the Inside Looking Out
From a few places I’ve stayed — from the inside looking out.