Cruising: Never Say Never

“I will never go on a cruise,” I vowed. Let me explain: I am an introvert-bordering-on-hermit with mild claustrophobia who throws up on the kiddie roller-coaster. Seasickness. Ships the size of cities. Cabins the size of closets. Excruciating small talk at dinner tables of ten. Everything I had heard about cruises made me convinced that I…

The Importance of Being a Fish Out of Water

I was travelling on my own in Prague. I gave the taxi driver a sheet of paper with the name and address of my hotel,  which had so many accent marks it looked like a grammar teacher had been doodling on it.  The driver took me on a wild and unnecessarily long ride through bumpy,…

Five Fantastic Experiences in Dublin

Steve’s business trip took him to Ireland, so I went along.  Dublin is a wonderful city, friendly, easy to navigate on foot, and chock-a-block with pubs. What more could you ask for in a destination? Here are our top picks for great experiences while in Dublin: Kilmainham Gaol:  The tour was excellent. The starting point…

Great Tapas in A Coruña, Spain

A short walk from the waterfront puts you right in A Coruña’s old town, adjacent to the expansive town square, the Plaza de Maria Pita. The cobbled streets of the old town are chock-a-block with restaurants, which don’t really get busy until later in the evening. Tapas bars abound, and they are busy earlier. It seems a…