by Penny Zibula | Feb 16, 2018 | Road Reads, Travel Tips
A Tale of Dreams and Personal Legends It was Christmas, 2005, and one of my presents was an audio version of “The Alchemist” read by Jeremy Irons. Little did I know at the time what a precious gift it was. Fast forward to summer, 2006 when Simon and I were driving... by Penny Zibula | Dec 22, 2017 | Accommodation, North America, Travel, Travel Tips
Your Gateway to Affordable Family Vacations. Surrounded on three sides by ocean, Tybee Island, Georgia is a beach lovers paradise. Every summer families, couples, and individuals flock to its shores in search of fun and relaxation. But not everyone enjoys crowds,... by Penny Zibula | Dec 15, 2017 | Europe, Travel, Travel Tips
Powerful and Poignant Accounts of Leaving Home and How the World Has Benefitted. Ireland is like a savory and sweet stew, composed of multiple textures and complex flavors. Throughout the last 700 years, the stew has boiled over, sending its contents out into the... by Penny Zibula | Dec 8, 2017 | Food & Beverage, North America, Travel, Travel Tips
Indulge Your Senses and Don’t Forget to Share Do you love fine chocolate? If the answer is yes, do I have a scoop for you! The next time you’re in Ponte Vedra or St. Augustine, Florida, – the lucky people who live there already know – be sure to pamper... by Penny Zibula | Nov 24, 2017 | Accommodation, Europe, Travel, Travel Tips
A Comfortable Retreat for Business or Pleasure Immediately upon entering our room at the Mespil Hotel, we knew we were welcome. The greeting was hard to miss, coming in the form of a platter of dainty petit fours, and a chocolate, “Welcome,” written in flowing script... by Penny Zibula | Nov 17, 2017 | Accommodation, Europe, Food & Beverage, Travel, Travel Tips
Diary of a Some-Time Cruisaholic and Her Cruise Shy Husband (Part 3. Going Below the Surface on the Westerdam) If you’ve read J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter books, you’ll remember how kid-pleasing food and pumpkin juice appeared directly on the tables in the dining hall...