Tucked away in the spectacular Adirondack Mountains of northeastern New York State, Saranac Lake has hosted the Winter Carnival since 1897, taking full advantage of its snow-covered canvas and icy air temperatures. 10 days of events, competitions, music, and plain, old winter festival fun for young and old alike.
A pivotal point in Ireland’s long journey to gain independence occurred on April 24, 1916, a bloody affair in the streets of Dublin known as Easter Rising. On the day after Easter with a waif of revolution in the air, the heart of the city became a battle zone as rebels commandeered the General Post…
Planning a trip to Ireland but don’t know where to visit or what to see? Perched on a strategic harbor with a history that spans more than six hundred years, Kinsale brings to life the scenery, charm and beauty that epitomizes the Republic of Ireland.
“When I checked into my room at the Radisson Blu in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, one of the first things I noticed was a promotional card for the restaurant downstairs displaying a nice, juicy burger. However, on further inspection, I realized I would not be ordering that particular sandwich. I am sure a camel burger tastes…
“When I was first presented the idea of traveling to Saudi Arabia for a week, I was a tad hesitant. The region has a history of instability and Yemen, to its south, was randomly firing missiles across the border at the time. But I had never been to Asia and the thought of missing out…
“Funicular. Sure it’s a funny word, but it’s also a means of transportation that has been around for the past 150 years and can be found all over the globe. In old Quebec, the historic region of Quebec City, a funicular has been serving residents and tourists since 1879. The main purpose of this inclined…
“One of the most exhilarating and picturesque hikes my wife and I experienced almost didn’t happen. While visiting Villefranche-sur-Mer, we read about a nearby challenging trail that winds down the side of the mountain from Eze Village to the aqua-blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea in the south of France. We decided to ascend the…
“After being told countless times that I have a keen resemblance to Daniel Craig, I couldn’t wait to visit the Casino de Monte-Carlo in Monaco that has been featured in two James Bond movies, Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye. And since my wife and I were already spending a few days on the French…
Perched atop the Eiffel Tower while the wind is howling, smacking your face with a cold winter chill may not sound like the most pleasant of circumstances, but when it’s Christmas Eve, the magic of Paris supersedes. Visiting the City of Lights at Christmas feels so right. We arrived around lunch time with anticipation in…
If there is one thing certain about the people in Brussels, they know how to keep Christmas well. And that is exactly what my wife and I were looking for in a holiday getaway, a true European Christmas. From the moment we stepped off our train, the twinkling of lights and faint echo of jingle…