Visiting the Cliffs of Moher by Rental Car from Dublin

Last updated on March 7th, 2024 at 12:26 pmPlanning to travel between Dublin and the Cliffs of Moher? Great idea! When good friends came to Ireland for a four-day visit with us, we decided to split the cost of a rental car. We drove from Dublin and stayed overnight in Galway, before driving along the…

Ways to Save Time at Disney

Last updated on August 13th, 2021 at 02:25 amThe “happiest place on Earth” is fun, but also crowded. On the busiest days 80,000 people are jammed into Disney’s Magic Kingdom, meaning you will not only wait for rides but even food and transport between the parking lot and park. Regular prices adult tickets cost over…

Funny Bordeaux Pictures

Last updated on January 9th, 2023 at 11:08 amWe just returned from a great week long stay in Bordeaux. Bell had to work part of the time but I wound up working 0% of the time, partly because France is stingy with free wi-fi (and air conditioning by the way) and our Ibis hotel room…

a grand water fountain in Bordeaux, France

5 Ways to Know You’ve Become European

Last updated on December 18th, 2022 at 07:15 pmSo you’re an expat living in Europe, or you’re thinking to become one. If you spend a few years on the continent you’ll certainly have to start adapting. But even more, you might find yourself transforming ideologically. I grew up in Florida and have now spent over…

Killiney, Ireland, 5 ways to know you've become European