Sustainable Hotel with Craft Beer and Chill Vibe My first post-pandemic trip to Scotland came this spring, as I headed up from north Wales to St. Andrews to join my son’s birthday celebration. Not only train timetables but also my […]
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Most airlines have at least two to three levels of ticket: economy, mid-level, and first-class Some, like Delta, have even more (basic economy, economy, comfort+, and first-class). Discount airlines tend to have one class, with optional upgrades (think Frontier, Spirit, […]
I stayed at Hotel Bagues 5*, a member of the Derby Hotels Group, while exploring Barcelona. Situated on Las Ramblas across from the Cathedral of Barcelona, this hotel provides a homebase for exploration of the city of Barcelona on foot […]
One of my favorite museums in Europe is Vienna’s Albertina Museum, which is housed in a former Habsburg palace in the city center near the State Opera. Put it on your tour of Vienna if you are an art or […]
After a few days of outdoor exploits (lava tunnel hiking, black beach walking, geysir watching, glacier hiking, and more) on our trip to Iceland, we were more than ready for a day of relaxation and rejuvenation. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa […]
Iceland is a foodie heaven. Dining experiences are a must, with loads of locally-grown lamb, as well as waters rich with fish and shellfish such as haddock, carpelin, herring, cod, lobsters, clams and shrimp. Hearty root vegetables like potatoes, carrots, […]
We just returned to the US from a week-long trip to the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland (yes, it’s easy to visit both in one visit – and you should – but more on that later) and already we’re planning to go back.
This spring, a friend and I headed to Budapest to celebrate her birthday, and explore and adventure for Dragon in Your Pocket guests. Although our flight left midday, we had to make a connection via Vienna (no direct flights matched […]
Budapest is a completely different place once the sun goes down Buildings and monuments sparkle, and a renewed energy seems to manifest in the people on the street. We experienced this every night on our trip, first at 360 […]
Despite its grand scale, I found sweet human touches that made me feel at peace and at home as I delved into the nooks and crannies of the minster. According to legend, within 200 years of Jesus’ death, his followers […]
York Castle Museum After journeying through Viking history in York (at the Jorvik Viking Centre), I headed over to explore the first of three York Museums Trust holdings, York Castle Museum. The museum’s site surprises in part because it’s housed […]
In addition to the popular Jorvik Viking Centre, the York Archaeological Trust offers multiple historical attractions in the beautiful city of York, England, individually available, or combined in the Pastport ticket. We sampled four of the five attractions on our […]
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