Torquay Imperial Hotel Once Had Strong Links to Agatha Christie: As we've come to Torquay to experience the Agatha Christie Festival, what more appropriate place to stay than at the Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel. In its previous life the Barceló Torquay Imperial Hotel was the Imperial Hotel, one … [Read more...]
Dining Out in Killarney
Killarney Restaurants We Checked and Where We Dined: Strolling through the streets of Killarney, we take the opportunity to check out a few restaurants to see where we might dine this evening. We check out the Flesk Restaurant where we dined on our previous trip. Peering through the window and … [Read more...]
Montjuic – Barcelona’s Hilltop Park
In Medieval Catalan, Montjuic translates as 'Hill of the Jews': While standing in the Placa d'Espanya at the base of Montjuic in Barcelona, visitors see before them two majestic towers. Constructed in 1929 as part of the Palau Nacional for the World Exhibition, they form the entrance to this … [Read more...]
Malaga Catedral – Known as "The One Armed Woman"
Malaga Catedral is Also Known as La Manquita or The One Armed Womn: Europe has many awe-inspiring cathedrals and on any tour throughout the continent, one notices that there is a kind of sameness to their designs. That shouldn't be surprising since architects readily borrowed ideas from one … [Read more...]
Waterford City – Better Known for its Waterford Crystal
Once a Viking and Anglo-Norman Stronghold, Waterford is a Historic City: Mention Waterford, and most people would associate the name with Waterford crystal stemware and chandeliers. However, Waterford city, home of the Waterford crystal, is itself a town of significant historic … [Read more...]
Adare – One of Ireland’s Most Picturesque Villages
Adare is Designated as a Heritage Town by the Irish Government: Adare is one of Ireland's prettiest villages and a major tourist destination on many sightseeing tours of Ireland's south-west. Situated on the Maigue river, a tributary of the Shannon river, Adare's existence dates back at … [Read more...]
Cong – The Village of "The Quiet Man"
Cong Still Thrives on the Fame of The Quiet Man: We knew nothing about Cong but soon find out that this is the village of "The Quiet Man", a 1952 romantic comedy-drama starring Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne. Our morning stop at the village of Cong is for a quick cup of coffee and a stretch, … [Read more...]
Free Wi-Fi Access in Glasgow
Where to Get Free Wi-Fi Access in Glasgow We arrive in Glasgow in the early evening with just enough time to make it to George Square in the city centre. Our hotel, the Radisson Hotel is about a 15 minutes walk away. We wanted to take snaps of the George Square and the City Chambers before the … [Read more...]
Orkney Islands – Steeped in Prehistoric History
The Orkney Islands - Scotland's Northernmost Islands : Located off the northern tip of Scotland where the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean meet are the Scottish islands of Orkney. Orkney is an archipelago of 70 or so islands covering an area of 974 square kilometres. The main island, known as … [Read more...]
Orkney's Inspirational Italian Chapel
Orkney's Italian Chapel is a Story of Inspiration and Compassion: An Italian Chapel in the remote Scottish Orkney Islands sounds like a bizzare occurence, but this little church on Lambholm is one of the Orkney's famous attractions. Orkney's quaint little chapel is the only reminder of Camp 60 … [Read more...]
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