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Northern Ireland house rental
My wife and I used Portrush, a resort town on Northern Ireland’s beautiful Antrim coast, as our base for almost two weeks of exploring the area, July 13-27, 2013.
Nice-airport-to-Riviera bus
In France, check out the cheap bus transportation between the Nice-Côte d’Azur airport and Riviera towns.
Proof of flu shot
I suggest every traveler, especially anyone who is older, get a flu shot for protection at home and while abroad.
Philippines’ broiled chicken
Bacolod-style broiled chicken is comfort food for Filipinos and for me as well.
Moroccans vs. cameras
I recently reread the travel journal I wrote when my husband and I took a trip to Morocco in 1992. Even then, Moroccans did not want their photos taken.
Cook Islands stopover
The Cook Islands is a lovely vacation destination in the South Pacific, but in early April ’13 my companion and I used the Cooks as a stopover for three days, recovering from our 9-hour flight from Los Angeles before continuing on to New Zealand.
Rating foreign tour companies that customize tours
In ITN, I especially enjoy reading travelers’ write-ups about countries on the list of places my husband, Juergen, and I want to visit.
Sapporo Autumn Fest 2013
Sapporo, Japan, has 1.9 million people and is the centerpiece on the northern island of Hokkaido, known in winter for its skiing and in summer offering golfing and hiking.
Denise’s in London
When, after an absence of several years, I walked into my favorite London restaurant, Denise’s (79 Southampton Row, London, Greater London, WC1B 4ET, U.K.; phone +44 20 7436 1562), I was warmly greeted by the owner, who n
Ethiopia tour did not go as planned
My husband, John, my daughter, Dorie, and I booked a private tour of Ethiopia for Jan. 16-Feb. 1, 2013, with someone whom friends of ours had used two years before, Daniel Damtew Aseffa of Glory Ethiopia Travel & Tours (P.O.
Private guide in Bulgaria
We traveled in Bulgaria with a private guide, Patrick Peneff (phone +359 887 364 711), July 27-Aug. 9, 2013, and had a wonderful time.
B&B Hof van Eerde
While on a driving tour of the Benelux countries with my husband, Colin, April 2-30, 2013, we mainly took back roads, wandering through the countryside.
Rapa Nui ‘wonderful’ + Cuba CDs
I would like to second the subscriber’s opinion in the letter “Found Easter Island ‘Beautiful’” (Aug. ’13, pg. 50).
Albania, Macedonia & Montenegro
Like Jack and Anne Dini (“Returning to the Homeland: Albania,” Oct. ’13, pg.
Volksmarching in Italy
Every two years, hundreds of walkers gather for the International Volksmarching Convention. In 2013 the 4-day event took place June 25-29 in Val Gardena, Italy, located in the Dolomite Mountains several hours north of Venice.
Komodo, land of the dragons
My husband, Ron, and I are inveterate travelers, having been on 67 cruises and all seven continents. We also are enthusiastic viewers of nature programs and have long been fascinated by the huge lizards on the island of Komodo in Indonesia.
Guide in Sicily
My husband, Peter, and I had a fabulous guide while in Palermo, Sicily, Oct. 9-11, 2013.
Nairobi airport after the fire
Much of the Arrivals terminal of Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport was destroyed by fire on Aug. 7, 2013. My spouse, sister-in-law, brother-in-law and I passed through the airport twice while visiting Kenya in late August and early September. I thought I would share our experience plus some tips.
Bucharest gems
My favorite city is Bucharest, Romania. From my 18th trip there, I have some wonderful hotels and restaurants to recommend.