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
An Awakening in National Harbor, Maryland
After catching a gorgeous sunset on the Potomac at National Harbor, Maryland, I took a walk to the marina admiring the yachts and the lights of the nearby Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed what appeared to be a large hand. Slightly startled, I turned to face it directly.
The Blue Lady: Ghost on the Coast
Discover the Canary Isles in Tenerife
Featured Museum: History, Chicago-style
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