“To hell or to Connaught,” Oliver Cromwell, 1653. Sligo: A Place to visit in Ireland that you’ve probably never heard of The west of Ireland (the province of Connaught) hasn’t ... Read more
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Meet Travel Belles’ Associate Editor, Briana Palma
Judith Work's first question was: “Why are we talking in Dublin instead of your hometown, Boston?"
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The Magic of Kylemore
Natural beauty abounds at a castle-turned-abbey in the west of Ireland.
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A View, Survival and Sancerre Wine
I climbed the tower and am now sitting at Cafe des Arts in the central square in Sancerre, France drinking wine by myself. I'm calling it a reward. And it is glorious.
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The Mystery of the Champagne Corks of Chinon
Two champagne corks rested side by side in front of the park bench. What was the story behind them?
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Garmin and Me: How My GPS and I Became Friends
When I was driving in France around the Loire Valley several weeks ago, let's just say my GPS device and I got to know each other pretty well. Here are some things I observed and how our relationship developed from its rocky beginnings.
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Château de Chenonceau: The Loire Valley’s Castle of the Ladies
The Château de Chenonceau is largely known for the royal ladies who have held sway throughout French history and at one time occupied the magnificent structure with it five arch design that spans the Cher River. The history books say that the chateau we see today was built in 1513…
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Kentucky Road Trip and Some Unexpected Weather
A Kentucky road trip and the randomness of tornados and tourist attractions The Olde General Store on Mammoth Cave Road near Cave City, Kentucky, would have been a great place ... Read more
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Blinded by the Beauty of Corfu
Part one of a three part series on visiting Corfu Arrival: The spring sun was setting brilliantly over the Ionian Sea as my six friends and I boarded our ferry ... Read more