On the waterfront in the Irish city of Cobh stands a statue of a young seventeen-year-old girl and her two brothers. This statue celebrates Anna “Annie” Moore an Irish émigré who was the first immigrant to the United States to pass through federal immigrant inspection at the Ellis Island station in New York Harbor whenContinue reading “Todays Image • Ireland’s Annie Moore”
Category Archives: Europe
Port Of Civitavecchia, Italy • A Guide To Visiting Rome
A guide to seeing Rome (Roma) from the port of Civitavecchia, Italy. Travel by bus tours or the Rome Express train..
Todays Image • Old Wine
Tenerife is the largest and most populated island of the Canary Islands, an archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa. It is known for its volcanic landscapes, including Mount Teide, the highest peak in Spain. This island is enjoying a growing reputation for producing some excellent and unique wines. Any visit should take advantage ofContinue reading “Todays Image • Old Wine”
Todays Image • A Window With A View
The Acropolis Museum The view of the Acropolis from inside the Acropolis Museum. The museum is one of the most important museums in the world, houses the findings of only one archaeological site, the Athenian Acropolis and its surrounds. The masterpieces that form its collection offer a comprehensive overview of the one of the worldsContinue reading “Todays Image • A Window With A View”
Best Advice on Packing for a Cruise
Our Guide To Making A Cruise Packing List It can be difficult to know exactly what to bring on a cruise, making packing a challenge, especially for first-timers. When you’re out in the middle of the ocean, you can’t just run to the convenance store to pick up an item you forgot. Before you startContinue reading “Best Advice on Packing for a Cruise”
D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy
The Invasion Beaches of Normandy, France After almost eighty five years after the landing a visit to the beaches of Normandy is an emotional experience. After our day there we firmly believe that if you want to see Paris – spend several days at a minimum but do not pass up any opportunity toContinue reading “D-Day WWII • Revisiting Normandy”
