Don’t make my mistake when visiting West Cork, Ireland

Don’t make my mistake when visiting West Cork, Ireland

Today our Wild Atlantic Way journey takes us slightly afield, about 16km from Bantry to the little town of Drimoleague, where we meet up at the Top of the Rock Pod Pairc and spend the day exploring West Cork with David Ross. This was one of my best days in Ireland and...
Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney – a gem of a National Park

Killarney National Park is 25,400 acres in size, contains three lakes and just to its west is the MacGillycuddy’s Reeks, the highest of all Ireland’s mountain ranges.  Centerpiece of the park is the almost 10, 000 acre Bourn Vincent Memorial Park (which all the locals...
Bear Run Campgrounds is a must-see in PA

Bear Run Campgrounds is a must-see in PA

If you’re touring Western Pennsylvania and a campground is your destination, you can’t go wrong selecting Bear Run Campground (184 Badger Hill Road; Portersville, Pennsylvania 16051; toll-free 888-737-2605). I had the opportunity to visit last fall after the season...
Nashville blends history, music and food to perfection

Nashville blends history, music and food to perfection

Many of America’s cities can claim a title or two for their signature attraction. Nashville on the other hand can and has won accolades for a huge variety of achievements. “Most affordable”, “Friendliest city”, Top 5 best places to...
A quick guide to Springfield, IL

A quick guide to Springfield, IL

Springfield, Illinois was Abraham Lincoln’s home town. Just about anywhere you walk, you could be tracing his footsteps from a century ago.  Many of the places that he made famous are still here and you can visit most of them. In Search of History Abraham Lincoln...