European Funeral Traditions
Some of the earliest tombstones I have seen are the ones of some Roman soldiers on the island of Inishmore in the Aran Island group, Ireland. In early Christian times, some remains were placed in...
Author: Liz
Wine Travels
“Life is too short to drink bad wine”. That is our family maxim, so much so that our adult children, too, have learned to appreciate fine wine and have each their own collection inspired by...
Long Haul Flights
Many people I have spoken to on our travels in Europe and North America are horrified at the prospect of having to fly for 20-30 hours to get to their holiday destination. Australians have no...
Funeral Traditions Around the World
I have always found it fascinating to discover the different attitudes and practices regarding death and funerals. Cemeteries do not hold any fears for me, rather, they are places of awe and reverence as...
Bahamas Celebration Cruise 2014
Our embarkation process from West Palm Beach, Florida, was delayed by the late release of the previous passengers by the police! Yes, the whole cruise was detained on their arrival in port at by...
Golf Around the World
From France to China, from Morocco to the USA, and from Ireland to Thailand, see some of the great courses we have enjoyed. Naturally Hubby has played many fine courses in Australia, and I will...
