The last city I visited and explored around in Ireland before returning to Dublin and on to home, was Waterford, where of course I wanted to tour the glass factory. Prior to my trip, I didn’t know much about the city, only that growing up I had loved the beautiful…
Several weeks before my trip, I was asked to name one of the things I was most looking to see while in Ireland. My answer: the libraries. Or at least, two of them. Now, to be clear, I also had to add that I also looked forward to the landscapes,…
When I’ve been asked about my trip to Ireland, the first word that comes to my mind has been “charming.” And while that has been my summation of my full trip, it’s also the first word that comes to mind when I recall my visit to Killarney. The town is…
Last fall I finally made it to Ireland, a place I’ve wanted to visit for as long as I can remember. But admittedly, I was a little concerned that I built up too much expectation. It’s always a concernt about whether or not a place I’ve long dreamed of visiting…
This month (June), Dallas’ The Mat is adventuring on this year’s yoga retreat in Portugal(!). I’m partial to this trip – even though I unfortunately was unable to join – as Portugal captured a part of my heart when I first visited Lisbon years ago. I cannot wait to hear…
There are, clearly, a number of things I love about traveling, but one thing that can be fun is thinking about how to bring the trip back home with me. Yes, there are pictures or little souvenirs, but how else can I incorporate the magic of a recent trip’s experience…