by Penny Zibula | Sep 11, 2015 | North America, Weekly Wow!
History and Expert Craftsmanship Combine to make this Church a Montreal Must-See. Through nearly three decades of growing up, attending college and working in what is known as the Paris of North America, I had never set foot in Notre-Dame Basilica. This travesty has... by Penny Zibula | Sep 2, 2015 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
Ruins of a Once-Proud City Whisper of Its Glory Days. “This shouldn’t take long,” I predicted, as we stepped off the air-conditioned bus and into the Panama City heat and humidity. At first glance, Simon, Otto and I were standing in front of piles of rubble and... by Penny Zibula | Aug 28, 2015 | Hints for Happier Travels
How to Go from Checked Baggage to Carry-On Without Sacrificing a Thing. Of all the necessary components that go into getting ready for a trip, packing is my least favorite, most frustrating, and the chore that always ends up as a last-minute dash. The results?... by Penny Zibula | Aug 26, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Birthplace of Some of the World‘s Most Beloved Treasures. There is a mountain at the northwest tip of Tuscany that, for centuries, has enabled some of history’s most talented hands to fashion timeless art. From Rome to London, to Manila, countless millions have gazed... by Penny Zibula | Aug 21, 2015 | North America, Weekly Wow!
A Rock of Ages, Southern Style. It was 9:30 PM on that hot Labor Day Monday, as we sat on the grass looking up at a mountain of granite called Stone Mountain. Not a particularly original, name to be sure, but the laser light spectacular that began to unfold on its... by Penny Zibula | Aug 14, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Time Honored Tradition and Care are the Hallmarks of this Historic Madrid Restaurant. It was one year ago that I began this journey of travel WOWs. At that time, my Six Legs Will Travel blog was dying of malnutrition because it wasn’t being fed content on a regular... by Penny Zibula | Aug 7, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Europe’s Best Preserved Medieval Street Is Anything But a Mess. York (in the UK) is a city of history, mystery and unusual sights. One location that contains all three elements is the Shambles, a narrow cobbled street that evokes questions you probably would never ask... by Penny Zibula | Jul 31, 2015 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Unwavering Devotion in Its Purest Form. Granada is one of those cities that will immediately take your breath away, and not just from navigating its hilly terrain and cobblestone streets. It is seductively beautiful and – for the most part – historically... by Penny Zibula | Jul 24, 2015 | Food & Beverage, North America, Weekly Wow!
Converting Southern Pennsylvania’s Bounty of Luscious Fruit into Delectable Wines. My no-fail slow cooker pot roast was fall-apart tender, and the potatoes, carrots and peppers were done to a turn. As we sat down at our dinner table with good friends, Simon poured the... by Penny Zibula | Jul 10, 2015 | Middle East, Weekly Wow!
Hot Coffee and a Cool Place for a Bar Mitzvah We were in the desert, and deserts are supposed to be hot. Right? Well, the Negev in Israel obviously didn’t get the message on that morning in early March. Oh, it was warm to be sure, but not the preview of hell I was...