“You will love this taverna,” chortles my new friend Jens, “It is totally old-school. All the other taverna owners hate him because he catches his own fish and cooks it cheap.” We are on our way to Zorba’s, a Greek … Continue reading
Ah, the beach – the quintessential vacation spot. A place to relax, soak up the sun, and drink alcohol all day without judgment. For the twenty-something partygoer, a beach vacation takes very little planning. Pack a bikini, cut-offs, and flip-flops. … Continue reading
The locals on Antiparos hate it if you mistakenly refer to their island as part of their bigger and more well-known older brother Paros. “Antiparos has nothing to do with Paros” they say, “we are totally different.” Conversations like this … Continue reading
Pireaus is Greece’s main port and the gateway to the Islands. Arriving here on Saturday we looked out the taxi window and wrinkled our noses at the run-down buildings, disheveled appearance and itinerant, unkempt people who seemed to frequent every … Continue reading
I would defy anyone to stay in Rome for the first time and not visit The Vatican and St. Peter’s Basilica. Yesterday was chosen as “the day” for our papal pilgrimage, and we prepared ourselves for the onslaught of tourism … Continue reading
On any summer vacation, most of us seem to venture out in search of water. Whether its a calm seashore, quiet mountain lake, rushing woodland stream, or tropical waterfall, water brings refreshment, moving water a calming babble. In the chaotic … Continue reading
What to do on one’s first full day in Rome? Visit the Vatican perhaps? The Colosseum? Perhaps taking in one of Rome’s numerous churches? (seriously, they are to Rome what pubs are to Ireland). With a two-year old in tow, … Continue reading
As we stepped out of the Barcelona airport today into the warmth of a Mediterranean climate, I was grateful for the sun, albeit sad to leave a country as ancient and mysterious as England. We Americans don’t give England enough … Continue reading
Beat Like Kerouac - now with child! 