Before we set foot into Dublin on March 19 of 2017, I knew that Ireland had the following qualities: rich literary history (James Joyce, Samuel Beckett), rich alcoholic history (Guinness, Jameson), rich historical…history (Guinness Factory; joking, but even the $25 t-shirts can’t detract from the cool, dark finish of that black brew) and rich linguistic…
History gives us a taste of the past while teaching us more about the place, culture, or people of a specific city. We are big history buffs and love going to places to learn more. On a recent trip, we got a chance to visit Lafayette, LA. Here is a list of historic places to…
In a time when travel is challenging and flights get canceled or delayed all of a sudden, one should make the most of a bad situation and turn it into something great. Here’s a list of things to do near New Orleans Airport on a layover or if your flight is delayed or canceled and…
Louisiana’s Historic Plantation Alley is always a place that I wanted to visit. Plantations have a lot of history, amazing architecture, and lots of photo-worthy areas. It also has a dark past revolving around slavery. These plantations are a place where you can learn more about the divide between the enslaved and their owners. Here…
Virgin Voyages just launched their new loyalty program and while it could use some improvement, here are some of the perks that we have received as part of our first cruise since launch. Read on if you are part of the Sailing Club as a Sea-Blazer or a Sea-Rover to know what to expect when…
