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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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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, Guest Posts, Planning, Tips and Deals

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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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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Destinations, Europe, Greece, Guest Posts

Captivated by Crete: Elounda

Catherine Sweeney
April 23, 2013
Captivated by Crete: Elounda

By Susan Nelson … Following the coastline I found my way to the colorful little harbor village of Elounda….Warm and bright, with friendly people, Elounda captivated me.

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crete, elounda, Europe, greece
Destinations, Europe, Guest Posts, Ireland

Solo Flight: Back to Ireland

Catherine Sweeney
April 13, 2013

By Nancy Forde — I envy Amelia Earhart’s courage and feel nervous buying tickets for a solo journey overseas to Ireland with my 3 year old.

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Europe, ireland
Destinations, Europe, Guest Posts, Italy

The Amazing Amalfi Coast of Italy

Catherine Sweeney
March 26, 2013
The Amazing Amalfi Coast of Italy

Guest Post by Susan Nelson — Why is the Amalfi coast considered one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world?

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Europe, italy
Destinations, Guest Posts, South America

How I Ended Up in a Mountain Range in Remote Colombia

Catherine Sweeney
March 14, 2013
How I Ended Up in a Mountain Range in Remote Colombia

It was sometime in May last year when my husband and I decided we should book a trip – somewhere, anywhere for the following winter on our airline points….Colombia, it was.

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colombia, hiking, South America
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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.

Thank you, Getting on Travel!

Traveling with Sweeney, Best Baby Boomer Travel Blogs 2022, Getting on Travel

2018 NATJA Silver Award Winner

Recent Posts

  • Exploring Scotland and Its Islands on a Viking Cruise
  • From Cities to Farms – Iceland’s Culture, Heritage, and Cuisine
  • Exploration and Relaxation — Collette Tour Excursions in Iceland
  • Natural Beauty and Awesome Wonders of Iceland
  • Paso Robles Wine Country Getaway

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A few splashes of immersive art from the “Eterna 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
From the amuse-bouche to dessert, the Pan-Asian Lo From the amuse-bouche to dessert, the Pan-Asian Lotus menu in the @vikingcruises Jupiter Chef's Table specialty restaurant was a delight. Each course was paired with a lovely wine. Shown here: Goan Potato Chop, Chili Soft Shell Crab, Red Lotus granite, Thai Spiced Rack of Lamb, Sea Bream (a subsitue made for pescatarian @mrtws1 -- chef is very accommodating), a premium Tempranillo paired with lamb), Yuzu Cheesecake. Be sure to book a dinner at Chef's Table when you cruise! Menus vary. #myvikingstory #chefstable #panasiancuisine #cruisedinner #vikingjupiter #travelingram #foodiefriday #vikingcruises
As I always say … one minute you’re packing fo As I always say … one minute you’re packing for a trip, next thing you know you’re home again. Time flies! We’re back in Scottsdale after a great @vikingcruises British Isles cruise on which we visited interesting and beautiful destinations, enjoyed onboard experiences, and met some very nice people. This photo is of our final port — Bergen, Norway — taken from a hilltop overlooking the city center and harbor. I loved Bergen! #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #bergennorway #beautifuldestinations #travelgram #visitnorway #beautifulviews #scandinaviancity #vikingcruises
Hanging out with the sweet Shetland ponies on the Hanging out with the sweet Shetland ponies on the Shetland Islands of Scotland on a British Isles cruise shore excursion. #myvikingstory #travelgram #shoreexcursion #travelblogger #scotland #shetlandpony #vikingcruises
A lovely excursion in the Scottish Highlands yeste A lovely excursion in the Scottish Highlands yesterday through the countryside and the city of Inverness. This is a sampling of photos we took along the way with @vikingcruises. #myvikingstory #shoreexcursions #inverness #scotland #traveler #lovetotravel #cruisetravel #vikingcruises
What a great @vikingcruises cruise! Yesterday’s What a great @vikingcruises cruise! Yesterday’s excursion took us to Edinburgh, Scotland. Here’s a glimpse. #myvikingstory #edinburgh #scotland #shoreexcursion #travelgram #cruisetravel #britishislescruise #vikingcruises
The fascinating ancient stones of the Ring of Brod The fascinating ancient stones of the Ring of Brodgar in the Orkney Islands of Scotland — they’re older than Stonehenge! Gorgeous day to see them on our @vikingcruises #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #britishisles #travelgram #travelblogger #shoreexcursion #orkneyislands #scotland #ringofbrodgar #unesco #vikingcruises
Another lovely evening on the Viking Jupiter saili Another lovely evening on the Viking Jupiter sailing the Irish Sea after a wonderful day in Northern Ireland. Dinner was The Restaurant and then nightcap and entertainment in the Explorer’s Lounge. Life is good. #myvikingstory #traveltuesday #travel #cruisetravel #britishisles #vikingjupiter #vikingcruises
A quick selection of photos from our tour of Belfa A quick selection of photos from our tour of Belfast. A life-long resident of Belfast, our wonderful local guide Gerald had much to share about its history (including The Troubles), current affairs, key landmarks, cultural aspects and much more. He also had a wonderful sense of humor that we really enjoyed. Loved this stop on our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #belfast #northernireland #britishisles #travel #lovetotravel #travelingram #vikingcruises
Just a few photos from our day in Liverpool, Engla Just a few photos from our day in Liverpool, England on our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. A lot more to share later. Now we’re headed to Belfast! #myvikingstory #liverpool #travelengland #cruisetravel #britishislescruise #travelingram #beatlesfan #coolcities #vikingcruises
Welcome to Douglas on the Isle of Man, a lovely sm Welcome to Douglas on the Isle of Man, a lovely small city on a beautiful island. Our @vikingcruises shore excursion included a drive around the island and time on our own in Douglas. At the end of the video you can catch a glimpse of our ship, the Viking Jupiter. #myvikingstory #isleofman #travelblogger #britishisles #cruisetravel #shoreexcursion #travelnow #vikingcruises
Travel 🚢 and romance ❤️— a wonderful comb Travel 🚢 and romance ❤️— a wonderful combination! @mrtws1 and I were feeling the love on the Explorer’s Lounge deck of the @vikingcruises Jupiter as the beautiful full moon rose over the Irish Sea. #myvikingstory #fullmoon #irishsea #romantictravel #lovetotravel #travelgram #cruisetravel #vikingcruises
Sailing day on the Irish Sea with @vikingcruises — worked out in the fitness center with a view, walked along the ship’s promenade, appreciated onboard art, joined (and won) a trivia contest, attended an enrichment lecture and ended the day at Manfredi’s (Viking’s specialty Italian restaurant. Very nice! #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #irishsea #britishisles #travelgram #travelblogger #vikingcruises
Today’s excursion on our @vikingcruises British Today’s excursion on our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise was to the lovely town of Canterbury, England. Really enjoyed walking around the charming town and touring its famous cathedral. The drive to and from our ship docked in Dover gave us some pretty views of the English countryside, too. #myvikingstory #britishisles #visitengland #canterburycathedral #canterbury #travelgram #shoreexcursion #vikingcruises
A moment to relax and enjoy the view — sunset ov A moment to relax and enjoy the view — sunset over London from the @vikingcruises Jupiter docked in Greenwich, England last night. 💛🌅 #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #vikingjupiter #sunsetoverlondon #sunsetgram #cruisetravel #lovetotravel #englandtravel #britishislescruise
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