Mansfield Plantation This 1,000 acre old rice plantation sits about 1.8 miles off the main road near the historic downtown of Georgetown, South Carolina. Now, a lovely bed and breakfast, Mansfield Plantation offers luxury comfort in a quiet and beautiful setting. During the first weekend of February, we visited this historic plantation that dates back to… Continue reading Mansfield Plantation – A Must Stay
I want to send a greeting to everyone wishing each of you and yours a very Happy Easter. Please stay healthy and safe...
A Brief Change in Focus As both domestic and international travel are essentially at a standstill, I would like to discuss our current pandemic caused by the novel coronavirus-2019 (nCoV-19 or COVID-19). I am sending positive thoughts for everyone to remain safe and healthy during this pandemic. This blog post will assist you in understanding… Continue reading Advice In Times of nCoV-19 (COVID-19)
A Love Letter To The USA~ Dear North Carolina, I am writing to say that I understand that we, all of us, have done things that we are not proud of. But with the passing of time we have learned to face this, and those of us who strive for goodness have done our best… Continue reading Dear North Carolina
Tipping in the US I once read about advice for tipping in the U.S. when Eater published "The No-Tipping Point." The article is a mix of funny and infuriating stories about people who defend why they don't tip their waiters and bartenders. The article gives a glimpse inside an entire subculture of diners who don't care… Continue reading Tipping Advice
Barcelona Barcelona has something for everyone. This city is steeped in authentic history including the Catalan culture. You will also find the wildly bizarre here. Each neighborhood in Barcelona has its own personality and plenty of secrets to discover. This is guide includes some of the most popular areas to explore during your time in… Continue reading A Visit To Barcelona
First time visitors to Spain often include Madrid or Barcelona and sometimes both of these vibrant cities. I would recommend exploring both and then, adding Selville or the coast region to your itinerary, if you the time allots. Spain can't be done in just a few days. We have been here a couple of times… Continue reading Madrid
The beauty of living in a coastal community year around is the ability to enjoy a quiet walk along the beach. The weather during this most recent visit allowed for a warmer then usual day. I decided that a long walk along Carolina Beach on Pleasure Island was perfect to build up an appetite for… Continue reading A Quiet Walk….
Revisiting my photos from our third trip to the Africa continent reminds me of this trip for many that is often a once in a lifetime trip. In fact, it may have been for us if not for the ability to first join our friends who booked a LivingSocial tour when they offered booked book… Continue reading The Serengeti – Tanzania
2020 and Beyond Another year has passed and we are heading into a new decade that will hopefully be filled with many adventures small and large. Personally, I don't set any resolutions for each new year. I am where I want to be and thus, the point of looking back at another year with regret… Continue reading Happy New Year
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