Practical travel information for practical travelers
When travelers think of the Costa del Sol in Spain, the first thing to come to mind is often American-style resorts. What was once a quiet coastline of fishing villages has expanded rapidly, resulting into what many would call over development. Yet this isn’t the only side of Andalucia. Venture away from the coastline and [...]
As a big history buff, I’ve had Turkey on my bucket list for quite some time. I got “this close” (think of me holding up my fingers a millimeter apart) last month, but at the last minute opted for Sicily. So back Turkey goes on the to-do list rather than moving onto the been-there list. [...]
Another great week of travel reads, covering topics both serious and fun. Take a read at these great posts, and see if you agree. The Edinburgh Guide – Although it has been called Auld Reekie, it never meant smelly until now. Wisebread – Good tips for finding free wi-fi at airports. Unfortunately, some of these [...]
Last week I wrote about things to do in Denver (besides the Democratic National Convention0), and this week the country turns its attention to the Republican National Convention in Saint Paul, Minneapolis. While I’m a little less familiar with Saint Paul, I’ve still spent some time in the area. I still have a few things [...]
In addition to traveling, Mary Jo likes lingering over a cup of coffee, wandering in a museum, sipping wine at a cafe, enjoying a relaxing massage, and sharing it all with friends and readers.
Her most recent travels were to Portugal and Italy.
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