I love to share my experiences, and those of my clients, with you. This knowledge and exposure allows me to help you to create wonderful travel memories. Visit my Chronicles blog for information on travel: past trips, upcoming tours, or even helpful hints to make your travel adventures unforgettable.
I originally had three full days to explore Paris, however, my original return date was cancelled, taking away one of those precious days, leaving me the option to come home a day earlier or stay 2 days more. We opted to come home a day early which still permitted me time explore Paris a little
Paris – Why Did it Take Me So Long? Read More »
Just when you think you have it all figured out, changes happen. That seems to be the way both domestic and international travel is playing out right now. It most certainly seems like a jigsaw puzzle that has to be put back together again and it can be very frustrating and intimidating! There’s much more
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Was it really that bad? It’s amazing to look back on this COVID journey and see just how the world can revolve on a dime in a very short period of time. Let’s start by looking into the past. January 25, 2020, the first official case of COVID-19 was reported in Canada, not too long
Wishbook Vacations and COVID Read More »
I’ve driven to the Lower Mainland more times than I can possibly recall. Along the route are historical sites to stop and visit, and seldomly do I do that – just stop and visit, until now. On a recent mini road trip, we stopped at the Othello Tunnels in the Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park near
Beautiful BC Encounter Read More »
I’m sure you’ve heard the catch phrase “staycation” and may have created your own over the past 18+ months. As you are aware, I call Penticton, BC home. My little slice of paradise. You may also be aware that I do love “Beautiful BC”, and have spent countless days exploring it – from camping and
Kootenay Vacation Staycation Read More »
Hi everyone! I’m looking forward to sharing my experiences of travel with you throughout the ABC Travel Series. I will periodically pick a letter from the alphabet and choose a destination for that letter. Then I will make a short video and go over my thoughts on the destination and show you some pictures. I
Italy – I fall in love every time I visit! Traveling this time to visit the places we had not yet visited, opened my eyes once again to the real beauty that Italy possesses. This is truly an amazing country to visit – again, and again! Using the rails in Italy is very efficient! I
Exploring Bella Italy By Rail Read More »
SERIES PART 3 OF 3 – IRELAND A land of incredible beauty and the warmest people I have met through my travels. History abounds here and remnants of it can be found everywhere. Music invites you and the story telling spellbinds you. This is the place to stop and talk to the locals! My 10-day
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SERIES PART 2 OF 3 – SCOTLAND Land of bagpipes, castles, kilts, haggis and whiskey. My 5-day tour through Scotland was one I won’t easily forget. History and incredible scenery resound here. From the cities to the Highlands, Scotland has it all! Day 1 – Arrival Day Once I picked up my bag at the
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SERIES PART 1 OF 3 – LONDON TOWN I’m not a “city” girl, but I’ll start by saying that my three days here was not long enough to experience all this amazing city has to offer! One can easily spend seven days here and just scratch the surface. Upon my arrival I had a few
Bernadette Solos to London, Bath and Stonehenge Read More »
