Category Archives: Meridith

Festive Season in the Heart of Germany

The European Christmas Markets exceeded my expectations and there is no better way to see them then on a river cruise. I sailed on Tanquility II with Avalon Waterways. The Festive Season in the Heart of Germany was a 6-day cruise sailing from Nuremberg to Frankfurt. In Nuremberg there is plenty of guided sightseeing to […]

Journey Through the Clouds

This two day train ride from Vancouver to Jasper aboard the Rocky Mountaineer is a journey that can only be described as mind blowing.  Travel through the Canadian Rockies in luxury, passing rushing rapids, cascading waterfalls, bears, bighorn sheep, and grizzlies, culminating in views of the tallest mountain in the range.  The vastness of this […]

The Scenery, Castles & Pubs of Ireland

One of the first things you’ll remark on when you arrive in Ireland is the friendliness and generosity of its citizens.  Ireland, as other European countries, was hit hard by the travel restrictions necessitated by Covid 19.  They are thrilled to have visitors once again, and welcome travelers with open arms. It’s hard to know […]

A Mother & Daughter Adventure in Argentina

I recently took a wonderful trip to the “Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires and Iguazu Falls on the border of Paraguay, Brazil, and Argentina! My daughter and I were searching for a new destination to explore before she begins her new career as an attorney … what better place then South America.  We didn’t […]