Ireland: Can an Irish-American Go Home Again?
“How long are you home this trip?” A distant cousin asked me this question on a recent visit to Ireland. As an Irish-American on an ancestral pilgrimage to Ireland, I […]
A Paris Strike: Unexpected Detour
Unions in France were planning a transportation strike over pension reforms. The strike would begin five days after we arrived from California.
CANCELLED: Travel Insurance Lessons Learned
My calendar had been filled with plans for fun travel. As the saying goes, “Life is what happens when you are making other plans.”
Christmas in the Alsace: A One-Week Itinerary
I spent the last week of November 2018 in one of the most festive places on earth—the Alsace region of France. To learn about my itinerary and practical tips, please […]
Will You Still Go On Your Trip?
Only a true traveler will understand the complex emotions of a cancelled trip. One can know something is impossible and insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but still be disappointed.
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