I’m thrilled to start the 2016 interview series with Meg Jerrard, an Australian journalist and the Founder and Senior Editor of Mapping Megan – an award-winning adventure travel blog. She and her husband, Mike, are incredibly active travelers who embraced travel as a lifestyle in 2007 and are dedicated to documenting their journey through entertaining, candid articles and brilliant …
For Whom the Bells Toll – Why Do Church Bells Ring at Noon in Europe?
If you traveled through Europe you surely must have heard church bells ringing at noon. It’s something you can’t miss, whether it’s the glorious sound of the huge cast bells of the cathedrals, or the less imposing ding-dong ringing of the smaller churches. Of course, the bells toll for a variety of liturgical purposes. Like the …
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Interview with Corinne Vail, from “Reflections en Route”
This month’s guest in my series Travel Blogger Interviews is Corinne Vail, from Reflections en Route. She and her husband, Jim, are an American couple currently living in Europe. They made it their priority to travel as often as possible. Whether is a long journey or just a short week-end trip, they are always happy to explore new places …
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Interview With Cedric Lizotte, from “Continents & Condiments”
My guest for this month’s series Travel Blogger Interviews is Cedric Lizotte, a freelance travel journalist with a passion for food. He is the creator of Continents & Condiments, a blog about food, drinks and travel. I had the pleasure of meeting Cedric this past spring, during the TBEX Meeting in Costa Brava, Spain. Some of …
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Interview with Rhonda Albom from “Albom Adventures”
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is Rhonda Albom, from Albom Adventures. Many of you know Rhonda and delight in reading her always interesting posts about New Zealand, or enjoy her beautiful photos. But there is a more personal side of every blogger that remains unknown to even his/her most loyal readers. Hence this series …
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Interview with Jo Karnaghan from “Frugal First Class Travel”
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing someone whom I have always admired for her refreshing approach to luxury: Jo Karnaghan, from Frugal First Class Travel. 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? I was born in Melbourne, Australia, but have lived in Sydney for just on …
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Avon Old Farms Hotel, an Unexpected Twist of Elegance / Luxury Travel
When I checked into Avon Old Farms Hotel in the suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut I expected comfort, but not luxury. Judging by the price, this could not have been but a nice, clean place like most other ones in the area. But I was in for a big surprise. Located in the picturesque Farmington River Valley, this 160-room …
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Interview with The Guy Who Flies, from Flights and Frustration
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is no other than “The Guy,” the mysterious mastermind behind Flights and Frustration. We all like to put a face on name or a name on the face, but this “guy” won’t let us do either. He wants to remain an anonymous and faceless blogger. Intrigued? Let’s …
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Class and Elegance at Lindner Beau Rivage Hotel in Interlaken
The charming resort of Interlaken won me over from the start. It lies in what is perhaps the most sublime alpine scenery in the world. But little did I expect that I’d remember Interlaken for one the best hotel experiences I ever had. My husband and I were privileged to be the guests of Lindner Grand Beau Rivage Hotel for two nights this spring.
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