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It’s funny the things we’ll do when we travel that we’d never do at home.  During our Ireland road trip, one of these things was on our list of must-dos when visiting one of many Irish castles.  Romeo thinks it’s gross to share a glass of milk, even if the other person is his wife of 11 years and companion of 16 years.  Yet he will lay on his back over a gaping hole many stories up, trusting a stranger to keep a strong hold on him so he doesn’t fall to his death, all to kiss an old stone that has been kissed by hundreds of thousands of people before him, each time followed with a quick squirt of disinfectant.  But that is what you do when you’re visiting famous Irish castles.  Thankfully, while all of Ireland’s castles have unique features, they don’t all require swapping spit with other travelers. Dublin Castle Dublin Castle is one of the easiest Irish castles to visit as it is located in the historic center of Dublin.  Original...

Photo Credit: brewbooks via Compfight cc For the thrill seekers and budget backpackers, New Zealand is a haven in the southern hemisphere. However, while the adventurous adrenaline junkies are bungee jumping off bridges, travelers looking for a different kind of enjoyment are indulging in a glass of fine wine in the most luxurious of accommodation settings. New Zealand is more than just a place for active, outdoor experiences. There are many experiences for luxury travelers to enjoy in this part of the world. Some of the best luxurious experiences across New Zealand are detailed below. Take a Cruise in Rotorua The North Island is filled with mystical wonders in a breathtaking landscape. Among the 18 majestic lakes in Rotorua, Lake Rotoiti is the perfect backdrop to a luxury sailing cruise.  Sipping on a glass of chilled New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc and gently making your way down the flat waters of the picturesque lake is certainly a way to create unforgettable memories. The sail...

The Grand Canyon in Arizona is one of the seven natural wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site.  This geological wonder is one mile deep, 18 miles wide, and 277 river miles long.  Some visitors to the Grand Canyon only spend a few hours there, driving into the park, peering down into the big hole in the ground in front of them, and then going on their way.  But there is so much more to see and so many things to do at the Grand Canyon you can easily spend a few days there if not even longer. Capture the Grandeur in a Photograph Photographing the Grand Canyon adequately will probably be one of the most difficult things to do.  Its magnificence is its grandiose size, which is hard to convey in a 4x6 picture.  Take your time, be sure to enjoy the view in a way that you’ll always have it in your memory bank, and keep your eye out for photo opportunities.  Early morning and late afternoon are best for photos because the low position of the sun allows f...

The monasteries of Meteora. Can I be honest?   Greece wasn’t really at the top of my list for travel destinations I wanted to visit.   I’m not exactly sure why that is.   I love ancient ruins, and Greece has a ton of those.   The quintessential picture of Greece, the blue domes and white walls of Santorini, is stunning.   But Rome wanted to go to Greece, and when I read about Tripology Adventures’ off-road trip through Central Greece , it sounded exactly like the adventure for us.  We always like a good drive.   What I didn’t anticipate was falling head-over-heels in love with all the varied landscapes and attractions of Central Greece.   What we discovered, with Tripology Adventures’ Greece road trip itinerary, was ancient monuments, picturesque villages, and nature, from impossibly clear blue seas, emerald rivers, green sceneries that rival Switzerland, and snow-capped mountain ranges.   Piralia Distomou and the Bay of Corinth Lunch with a ...