by Penny Zibula | Sep 17, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
This UNESCO World Heritage Site is a Testament to Ingenuity and Endurance On a low ledge at the base of an enormous stone block pillar, I sat, checking my iPhone for email, while a light breeze provided occasional relief from an unsympathetic sun. At my feet, Otto lay... by Penny Zibula | Sep 12, 2014 | Central and South America
The Panama Canal: The 100-Year-Old Gift that Keeps on Giving What is a man-made wonder that has benefited the entire planet, and has brought a century’s worth of economic growth, tourism, political stability and a prominent role on the world stage to a small Central... by Penny Zibula | Sep 11, 2014 | North America, Weekly Wow!
A Solemn, Yet Inspiring, Tribute to All Who Were Lost On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 souls perished at the hands of Islamic extremists. Over a decade later, as I stood facing one of the two reflecting pools at the 9/11 Memorial in New York, where most of these... by Penny Zibula | Sep 10, 2014 | Central and South America
Boquete Coffee: Nirvana in a Cup (Of late, the stories of our adventures in Panama have been sitting on the back burner. The reasons why don’t matter. What’s important is that there is still much to tell, and the saga will not be finished until I say it is.) If you’re... by Penny Zibula | Sep 4, 2014 | North America, Weekly Wow!
The Best Things in Life Are Free – Even in the Big Apple A public park 1.45 miles long and 30 feet in the air? This could only happen in NYC. The first time I visited the High Line, it was a definite WOW! experience. This intoxicating cocktail of engineering,... by Penny Zibula | Aug 28, 2014 | Europe
Simon and I have been Harry Potter fans since the spring of 2001, when we read our first audio book during a road trip. Since then, we’ve read all seven books, and watched six of the eight films. So it should come as no surprise that we jumped at the chance to... by Penny Zibula | Aug 28, 2014 | North America, Weekly Wow!
As my fingers explored the cool, smooth metal, the engraved letters and the famous crack of the Liberty Bell, the only word my stunned brain could produce was”wow!” Although the world is full of marvelous things we’re not allowed to touch. I sometimes, get a pass. On... by Penny Zibula | Aug 22, 2014 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Weekly Wow!
Quality is Timeless at this Madrid Landmark Calle Cuchilleros, in Madrid’s Old City, is the location for the oldest working restaurant in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. Sobrino de Botin was founded by a French chef in 1725, and is now owned by... by Penny Zibula | Aug 21, 2014 | Food & Beverage, North America
Fairfield Harbour Food and Spirits: An Award-Winning Eatery Serves Up Traditional favorites and Mediterranean Delights Dining at Fairfield Harbour Food and Spirits is like treating all your senses to a meal out. The walls are washed in a soft blue, which compliments... by Penny Zibula | Aug 14, 2014 | Hints for Happier Travels
There’s no place like home, especially when you are hit with an unexpected injury or illness. So what’s a traveler to do when the unthinkable occurs away from home? For Simon and me, the answer was AirMed, and it came through the experience of our friends, David and...