by Penny Zibula | Jun 21, 2019 | Europe, Road Reads, Travel
The Classic Epic of D-Day, June 6, 1944 by Cornelius Ryan Reading this well-written and researched historical account of the D-Day invasion evoked powerful emotions. But when I visited Omaha Beach, nothing had prepared me for the overwhelming flood of grief and... by Penny Zibula | May 25, 2019 | Food & Beverage, North America, Travel
A Deliciously Wicked Wake-Up Call for Your Taste Buds Food tours in major cities have become easy to find over the last decade, but the most important meal of the day has been sadly ignored. That is until now. John Nolan, owner and sole guide of Greenville History... by Simon Lock | Apr 26, 2019 | Accommodation, Central and South America
Part of a trip to the Andes of Peru should include Lake Titicaca and the floating islands of Uros. And a visit to the world’s highest navigable lake would not be complete without a cultural visit that includes an overnight stay with a family on the island Amantani and... by Penny Zibula | Jan 18, 2019 | Miscellaneous, Service Dog Savvy
Saying a Tearful Goodbye to My Sweet Otto. Otto von Guidemeister passed away in his sleep last night. I don’t know how else to break the news. As you can imagine, we are all devastated, because everyone who knew Otto couldn’t help but love him. The chemo seemed to be... by Penny Zibula | Jan 10, 2019 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Travel
A New and Flexible Way to Discover Local Culinary Treasures. In recent years, food tours have become almost commonplace on travelers’ itineraries. We’ve taken a guided walking tour in Barcelona, peddled a quadracycle tour in Fort Lauderdale, and careened through... by Penny Zibula | Dec 6, 2018 | Food & Beverage, Travel Tips
This Tasty Spread is Northern Grown but Southern Owned. We thought we knew Charlotte, North Carolina, well. After all, our eldest son lives there. But in our never-ending quest to always look for the surprises, we came face-to-face with Charlotteans’ shameless...