Plenty to See Around Loch Ness and No Hunting Required
To read my new article about Scotland’s Loch Ness, now published on the Travel Belles, click here.
Across the Cafe Table Chat – October!!
Our Travel Belles’ Across The Cafe Table theme for this month is favorite museums… One of my favorite museums has got to be Canterbury Museum in Christchurch, New Zealand. Architecturally elegant and not too large, it’s the perfect introduction to all that is amazing about the country. Here’s the exhibit I remember most… In the [...]
My Travel Indulgence– The Check-In Upgrade
It’s late afternoon and the hotel you’ve booked is well under capacity. The clock is ticking. In a room behind the front desk, the reservations manager is frowning at that night’s projected revenue figures– unbeknownst to you because you’re just coming to check in. This can be a beautiful thing; you’re in the right place at [...]
Capturing Love and Light– Monet’s “Pretty Woman”, New on the Travel Belles
The armchair travel genre is alive and well. And lucky for me. Since I moved from Japan in March 2010 and started freelance writing, my travel budget and free time have undergone massive cuts. Not that I’m complaining– I love what I’m doing, but there have been sacrifices…and long weekends in Taipei and yoga retreats [...]
On the Travel Belles, Off Season Magic in Lago di Garda
Published just Monday on the Travel Belles Website! Misty and romantic, visit Italy’s Lago di Garda region in its enchanting off season. Click on the photos below to view a slideshow and read my article here: http://thetravelbelles.com/2011/01/off-season-magic-lago-di-garda-italy/ Ciao!
Paris à Velo
Ahh, the sights of Paris…If you can manage to see them while still keeping control of your bicycle. Watching out for traffic is just the beginning for a tourist let loose on a rental bike in this most eye-catching of cities.
Angelina Cafe and How Not to Lose Weight in Paris
Published on the Travel Belles Website! Who wants to calorie-count when surrounded by delicious French delicacies…not me! See my article here: http://thetravelbelles.com/2010/11/angelina-cafe-lose-weight-paris/
Rebellion Against My Paris Guidebook
Vive la Resistance! A splendid day in the Marais…one of the trendiest, most charming areas of Paris. Famous for fashion and art and rich in ethnic history, I spend a day away from my guidebook wandering where the wind takes me. Please read the full story here: http://thetravelbelles.com/2010/10/rebellion-paris-guidebook/
Dog-Friendly Pubs in the UK
Ever wanted to bring your Beagle for breakie or your Teacup Poodle for tea? Please follow the link below to the Travel Belles to see my story on bringing our 110 lbs. diva, Tilly, for dinner at one of our favorite haunts, the Shoulder of Mutton in Holcombe, Lancashire, UK. http://thetravelbelles.com/2010/09/puppy-pub-crawl-for-tilly-bull-mastiff/
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