Pitcairn Island Comes Aboard a Cruise Ship
We clustered in the cruise ship’s bow, each one trying to be the first to spot Pitcairn Island in hazy morning sun. A tiny bump … Read more
Travelling Solo In Sarajevo, Bosnia
Sarajevo, Bosnia, and Herzegovina, is a city on the Balkan peninsula, still visibly recovering from the longest siege in modern European history, which began 20 … Read more
Jeanne Baret: First Woman to Travel Around the World
As the first woman to travel around the world, Jeanne Baret is definitely on the list as a contender for the original Travel Belle. Neil … Read more
Visit Guérande, France
I am in Guérande, France, a charming, walled, medieval village near the Atlantic coast. The town is the stuff of fairy tales, dreamlike, really. It is the kind of French village I always hope I’ll luck into.
Ethnotek Backpack: A Travel Belles Review
From Ethnotek, a great carry on that supports artisans around the world. You can check the out the [easyazon_link keywords=”Ethnotek backpack” locale=”US” tag=”tbelles-20″]Ethnotek backpack[/easyazon_link] on … Read more
Southeast New Mexico with the Grandkids
A recent trip to southeast New Mexico reminded me of the challenges and joys of traveling with children under 10. To be exact our nine, … Read more
Labyrinth by Kate Mosse: A French Medieval Geek’s Review
Labyrinth, by Kate Mosse, was the book which led me to Carcassonne, a town in the South of France. In simple terms, this is a time-slip, grail-quest novel, but this does it would be a disservice to say this book is just like The Da Vinci Code. Labyrinth is not merely a holiday read, jumping on the Grail bandwagon; it is well-researched and rich in historical fact, combined with a touch of magic.
Travel Tips for Italy: 8 Lessons learned from a Minor Injury
Sometimes there are just things, albeit unofficial, that you should just know. That’s why I’m telling you all about my non-medical travel tips for Italy…that … Read more
Travel Expectations and Finding the Silver Lining
I’m sure that every one who loves to travel the world has at least once experienced a moment of disappointment. You have chosen a destination because of the beautiful or interesting things you have heard or seen in pictures; you get there and all you think is: oh my God, what’s all the hype about? And if you could, you would like nothing better than turn on your heel and return to from where you came.
But as the following story of my trip to Bulgaria will reveal, don’t! Look closer and you will find that there is almost always a silver lining, something to look at and admire which, more often than not, is completely unexpected. Often the key is to just give the place a chance.