ByVickieDe
We start our visit to the Czech Republic by heading to the town of Pilzen about 45 miles west of Prague to visit Pilsner Urquell, the home of the first “pilsner” lager. Pilsner Urquell has been brewing the same recipe from this location since 1842.
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Cornwall, England, has a history of fascinating destinations. We are tracing the maritime heritage in Falmouth with the long-standing Pendennis Castle, learning about tin mining, and visiting the romanticized birthplace of the legendary King Arthur at Tintagel Castle.
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When we first decided to take a cruise, we headed to a travel advisor (TA) in our area who specializes in cruising.
That first cruise was over 20 years ago. We now have quite a few cruises under our belt and choose cruising as a way of travel for many different reasons. Read on to see why.
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Before you board your first cruise ship, take a few minutes to learn some basic nautical terminology. Words like port, starboard, forward, and aft come in handy when staring at the ship directory sign and wondering which way to go.
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I have traveled to China two times. My husband, whose good friend and business partner is Chinese American, has…
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We’ve lived in the San Francisco Bay Area nearly all our lives. My husband was born in San Francisco proper. For us, it’s a quick hour or so drive to the lush vineyards in Sonoma or Napa County. But if you don’t live here, you may wonder, “What are the closest airports to Napa Valley Wine Country?”