Trakai Castle, a beautiful island castle on Lake Galvė, dates to 1409. It’s located just 30 minutes from Vilnius. The on-site archery is great fun that takes one back to either medieval times or perhaps Olympics training!
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…
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…
Last updated on July 13th, 2026 at 11:22 amSaint Emilion is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the most idyllic wine towns in the Bordeaux region. The medieval town, surrounded by rolling vineyards, is an excellent day trip from Bordeaux, either by train, car or guided tour. Here are tips for arriving from…
Last updated on January 8th, 2023 at 10:47 amBy Bell: 8 years ago when we moved from Australia back to Alex’s home state of Florida, we discovered how difficult it can be establishing credit in the USA as a foreigner. Even though I had a good job, I’d apply for a credit card only to…
