Why You Should Travel Light

Last updated on July 30th, 2025 at 08:31 amMost of us have been there, lugging too much stuff through an airport, then arriving at our destination wondering why we brought so many damn things! Years ago, it made economic sense to overpack, since checked bags were typically included in the airfare. But these days, even…

Wedding Anniversary in Barcelona: Tips for Celebrating!

Planning a wedding anniversary in Barcelona? Great idea! We celebrated our 9 year wedding anniversary in Barcelona and had a fabulous time. Barcelona is one of Europe’s most picturesque cities with a fabulous culinary scene. Here are tips on how to spend a wedding anniversary in Barcelona!

What to Expect on St. Patrick’s Day in Dublin!

Last updated on March 16th, 2019 at 03:15 am  On March 17th we celebrated our second St. Patrick’s Day as residents of Dublin. It was a festive day where we took in the annual parade and visited Croke Park to attend the hurling and Gaelic football finals of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). We ended our…

Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur: Holy Shrines and Monkeys

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 06:57 pm  We arrived at the Batu Caves, just on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur excited to see monkeys. I wanted to run to the caves. I restrained myself as there are some lovely shrines as you walk towards the caves from the train. We saw a couple…

Madrid, The European City That Never Sleeps

Last updated on December 10th, 2022 at 06:35 pmWhile Barcelona is a beautiful city with great nightlife, the city pretty much shuts down on Sunday night. Contrast this with Madrid, which is as lively on Sunday night as it is every other night of the week. This past January we visited Spain’s capital and found…