by Penny Zibula | Jan 2, 2015 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
Taking It One Step at a Time It was only 90 steps to the top of the Pyramid of the Magician, but they were very steep, I’ve always been uncomfortable with heights and there was my unborn child – in the process of becoming Gary – to consider. Still, I... by Penny Zibula | Jan 2, 2015 | Central and South America, Europe, North America
Highlights of 2014 For the most part, the past year has been nothing short of terrific. I say “for the most part,” because C.J., my 16-year-old early 2000’s four-legged traveling companion, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in August. And because as the year closes out we... by Penny Zibula | Dec 26, 2014 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Weekly Wow!
Evolution of a Family Christmas Tradition My first Christmas in England with the in-laws was fun, festive, interesting and only a tiny bit stressful. Having grown up with no Christmas traditions of any kind, I was eager to embrace those of Simon’s family, including... by Penny Zibula | Dec 19, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
High-Speed Gets You There, So You Can Take Your Time Being There Life is full of “firsts”, and if you’re lucky, most of them will fall under the category of WOW! I’m one of the lucky ones. Many of my “firsts”, such as my first ride on a high-speed train, have been of... by Penny Zibula | Dec 12, 2014 | North America, Weekly Wow!
What’s a Nice Jewish Girl Doing in a Place Like This? When I was a freshman in college, there was one landmark I would see from the bus window on my way home from class that never failed to make my mind say WOW. This was St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, the large... by Penny Zibula | Dec 5, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Bar La Campana in Madrid Calamari (deep-fried squid) is one of those foods that has no middle ground. For most, it’s either an emphatic “yuck”, or a definite WOW Using the above logic, Bar La Campaign in Madrid is either a place you will choose to pass by, or...