Ireland's a popular destination for Americans seeking castles and cliffs, uually via tour. It's worth doing that way, but I did it differently -- via farm and family. (Cliffs included.) There's no Irish in my family DNA; it's all Finnish. But my niece married an Irishman. Her mother -- my oldest sister -- visits them … Continue reading Ireland – Via Farm & Family
Croatia on the Adriatic Sea is one of the most interesting countries in the world. Forged in war, it shares borders with five countries. Its older citizens have strong memories of the latest war, in the 1990s, and remember America's role in helping end it. (We remain close military and economic allies.) Its younger citizens … Continue reading Adriatic by E-Bike – Pt 2
Travel to a new area opens both eyes and minds. It builds perspective and empathy. It can even build fitness. At least that was the idea behind my recent bike-and-boat trip to Croatia on the Adriatic Sea -- my 3rd overseas trip involving bicycles and 2nd involving both a bike and a boat. But this … Continue reading The Adriatic By E-Bike – Pt. 1
