Author Archives: Karen

About Karen

I travel the back roads of New England and beyond, sharing great food and interesting places.

Jerez de la Frontera, The Home Of Sherry

Posted on December 5, 2018

Jerez de la Frontera, is the home of sherry. An unplanned visit to Jerez, only a 30 minute drive from Cádiz, in the Andalusia region of Spain was a pleasant discovery. It is well known for its Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian … Continue reading →

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Portugal, A Top Travel Destination

Posted on November 29, 2018

Portugal, with its two biggest cities of Lisbon and Porto, its colorful old villages and quaint seaside towns along the dramatic coastline, all make the country a top travel destination. Add that it is one of the most affordable countries … Continue reading →

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“The Ultimate Barbecue and Dance Party”

Posted on November 15, 2018

I’ve been to some nice backyard barbecues but I think I can now safely say that I attended “The Ultimate Barbecue and Dance Party”, while on a cruise no less. The  party was held on the beautiful pool deck of … Continue reading →

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Spanish Basque Country

Posted on November 12, 2018

The Spanish Basque Country will delight any visitor. It is famous for its colorful fishing villages, sandy beaches and dramatic scenery along its coast as well as for cities such as Bilbao, with Frank Gehry’s striking architectural landmark, the Guggenheim Modern Art … Continue reading →

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Simple French Dinner Party Cooking Class

Posted on November 5, 2018

You can’t keep a foodie out of the kitchen, even while on a cruise along the coast of France, Spain and Portugal. Who could resist participating in a cooking class, creating five classic French recipes that can be served at … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux And Saint-Emilion, French Wine Country

Posted on October 26, 2018

If you are a wine lover, you can’t say “Bordeaux” and not think about some of the world’s finest wines like Margaux, Médoc, Pauillac, Sauternes and Saint-Emilion. The huge wine region has 62 different appellations and more than 7300 châteaux on … Continue reading →

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Dinan, A Delightful Medieval Town In Brittany

Posted on October 18, 2018

The quaint little town of Dinan is one of the best preserved medieval villages in Brittany, France and has a completely different atmosphere from other small towns in the area. It was the first town that my husband and I … Continue reading →

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Welcome Aboard The Seven Seas Explorer

Posted on October 13, 2018

Let me welcome you aboard the Seven Seas Explorer, our home away from home for a 12 night cruise from Southampton, England to Barcelona, Spain. It was our very first cruise ever and my husband and I were both apprehensive … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind Tour Of London And The Cotswolds

Posted on October 7, 2018

Before starting a cruise out of Southampton, England, my husband and I took a Whirlwind Tour Of London And The Cotswolds. The 3 night “Legendary London” tour was a pre cruise land package that we purchased before we started our … Continue reading →

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Travel Trivia Answers

Posted on October 2, 2018

Playing Trivia is very popular these days. Travel Trivia is especially fun since so many people travel both near and far each year. I would like to thank those who participated in my Travel Trivia Challenge. Here are the answers, … Continue reading →

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