by Penny Zibula | Apr 13, 2020 | Hints for Happier Travels, Miscellaneous
How to Shelter in Place and Still See the World. Passing Trams in an Older Section of Lisbon (©simon@myeclecticimages.com) To say these are strange times is an understatement. The government tells us that because of coronavirus we can’t leave our homes, visit family... by Penny Zibula | Mar 30, 2020 | Europe, Hints for Happier Travels, Travel Tips
Staying Calm, Cool, and Connected. We often take for granted the degree to which we are dependent on our cell phones. This hit home in September 2019 when Simon and I arrived at London Gatwick late at night and couldn’t activate our European SIM cards properly. We had... by Penny Zibula | Mar 23, 2020 | Europe, Travel
How what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, smarter, and more compassionate It was supposed to be a magical six-week journey to Italy, Croatia, and England. We had been planning this trip for months: Exploring Milan for the first time, TBEX (Travel Bloggers... by Penny Zibula | Mar 2, 2020 | Europe, Travel
Where modern technology brings the past into the present York, England is one of my favorite places to visit. Not only because my sister-in-law and her husband live there, but because the city consists of layer upon layer of history. One of these fascinating layers is... by Penny Zibula | Feb 17, 2020 | Europe, Food & Beverage
Take an entire day to savor the edible jewels of Emilia Romagna. Italy is known for many spectacular attributes, but it’s the food for which it is most famous. Each region has its unique cuisine, culinary history, and traditions. On our most recent trip, it was the... by Penny Zibula | Feb 3, 2020 | North America, Travel
Discover Sailplanes Past and Present at this Elmira, New York, Treasure Among other things, Elmira, New York is a “soar spot” for me. No, that’s not a typo. This charming town in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes is known as the soaring capital of the...