Offaly, the King’s County of Ireland
On a map you'll find County Offaly right in the center of Ireland. Named for the kingdom of Uí Failghe, Offaly was once called King's County. Now County Offaly is often bypassed as tourists drive through the county's stunning Slieve Bloom Mountains to Ireland's west coast after arriving in Dublin. Apparently they don't know what they are missing. Take a Look at County … [Read More...]
A Visit to Long Grove Confectionery is Like Finding a Golden Ticket
"I never had a chance to shine, Never a happy song to sing, But suddenly half the world is mine What an amazing thing---'Cause I've got a golden ticket!" When … [Read More...]
Sights from the Fermanagh Lakelands for #IGTravelThursday
County Fermanagh, in Northern Ireland, doesn't draw the casual tourist. But the sights to be discovered as you drive through the Fermanagh Lakelands are just as … [Read More...]
Birthplace of our 21st President: Chester A. Arthur
Vermont is known for gorgeous green mountains, breathtaking foliage and of course maple syrup, but it is also home to the birthplace to the United States' 21st President, Chester A. Arthur. Although Vermont is not a prime destination when thinking … [Read More...]
St Louis Arch- Gateway to the West #IGTravelThursday
We made a quick trip to St. Louis last weekend so the girls could compete in two feis (Irish dance competitions). And while we didn't have a lot of time to do anything extra, we did find time to visit the Gateway Arch. Four years have passed since our … [Read More...]
Canary Islands Holidays
Ignore that really nasty weather outside and close your eyes. Think holidays to Canary Islands. What springs to mind? Sun-baked beaches, rocky interiors and bustling holiday resorts? You'll find all of these on holiday in the Canary Islands, and a lot more … [Read More...]
My family has been rambling since the girls were infants and in these years of travel we’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a great family trip, how to spend days in a car without going crazy and how to make flying with kids look easy! 
