Category Archives: travel

Welcome Aboard The Seven Seas Explorer

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

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 by

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 by

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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Where To Next, Travel Trivia

Posted on September 28, 2018 by

“Where to next” is a question that I’ve been asked over and over lately. My friends who enjoy reading my blog know that my husband and I usually travel to Europe in the fall. This year is no different yet … Continue reading →

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The Pillars Hotel – Fort Lauderdale

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

The Pillars Hotel, a boutique hotel on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an oasis of tranquility. The hotel is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and has received many awards over the years for its excellent … Continue reading →

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France’s Alsace Wine Region, Postcards To Remember

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

The French Wine Region of Alsace is a beautiful patchwork of forested rolling hills, valleys filled with quaint picturesque villages and hillside vineyards watched over by medieval castles. This charming wine growing region in the northeastern part of France lies … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Italy, Postcards And Memories

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Beautiful Italy, postcards and memories so lovely they needed to be shared. A few short months after starting Back Road Journal, a road trip to Europe was planned by two foodies…myself and my husband. It was September, the weather was great and … Continue reading →

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New England Post Cards / Favorite Photos

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Postcards are a way of saving memories. Since I’ll soon be starting my seventh year writing Back Road Journal, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memories and photos through the next several posts called … Continue reading →

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Caldo Gallego, Spanish White Bean Soup

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

Caldo gallego is a Spanish white bean soup and if you are visiting Miami for the first time, it is a great place to enjoy a bowl of this hearty and flavorful soup. You will find Spanish and Cuban restaurants all … Continue reading →

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The Black Forest At Its Best

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

The Black Forest, known as a source of fairy tales, carved wooden cuckoo clocks, smoked hams and cakes of dark chocolate with fresh cream and sour cherries, has for centuries beckoned travelers who want to experience its beautiful scenery and … Continue reading →

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