by Penny Zibula | Jun 8, 2018 | Europe, Travel
Who Says Dead Men and Women Tell No Tales The rain came down in buckets. Then it didn’t. Then it did. It seemed the overcast skies over Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery Museum were determined to show us who was in charge. The weather may have been damp and ugly, but our... by Penny Zibula | Mar 9, 2018 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Travel, Travel Tips
The Fascinating Story Behind Ireland’s Liquid Legend What is the proper way to drink Guinness? Well, you reverently place your lips to the rim of the iconic glass, draw up some of Ireland’s magic brew through the foam cap at the top, then work your way down to the... by Penny Zibula | Feb 2, 2018 | Europe
Family Fun on land and water. The weather was damp, cloudy with occasional showers – a typical day in Dublin – and we were going to be on the water as part of our Viking Splash Tours adventure. One way or the other, “waterlogged” was the operative word.... 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 | 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...