Whispers

In the not so recent past, Northern Ireland was not necessarily known for its gourmet food. Traditional and simple dishes were standard fare, many with seafood and most with potatoes of some variety. However, having just returned from a trip through Northern Ireland, I am happy to report that if gastronomy is your delight, you…

Northern Ireland – Culture & Events I am currently sitting in Belfast in Northern Ireland and experiencing the custom of an afternoon tea! That will soon be replaced by a pint or an Irish whiskey, but I thought I should share a little of what we’ve experienced so far on our trip to Northern Ireland…

CITIES & SITES OF NORTHERN IRELAND   When you think of Northern Ireland, Belfast is certainly at the top of the list. The capital and largest city of the country, it’s not surprising that it’s the first to come to mind, but Northern Ireland goes beyond Belfast! The city of Belfast was voted one of…

It’s always good to have an idea about what to expect when you travel to a foreign country. Information about the language they speak, what kind of tipping policies are customary and whether your plugs will work in their sockets. This is the type of knowledge that we are providing in this section of our…

Scotland – Food & Beverage Where does a country gain its flavor if not from the local food and beverages? Often we travel to a country specifically for an edible creation native to that country or area and we will bring back those treats to enjoy later or give as gifts. Scotland has its share…

Whenever I travel, I always have some vision of the country I’m visiting. It’s created from movies filmed there or photos I’ve seen, from stories I’ve heard and music born there. Scotland is no different and I can see a Tartan plaid, hear the bagpipe music and smell the fresh Highland air. Every country has…

SCOTLAND What moves us to travel to Scotland? Well for me, it’s the fun Scottish brogue and the beauty of the Highlands. If you’re an “Outlander” fan, it may be the desire to live in the past or search for your own “Jamie”.  It may be the opportunity to visit castles, working and in ruins, or…

UPCOMING GROUP TRIPS 2015  

I was the first person in my family to travel to Europe as a teenager and it was SO exciting and such a privilege and I just loved every moment of it. I had to wait over 15 years to return to Europe, but it was once again an amazing experience. It was from that…

Home is comfort, familiarity and our family’s center.  Travel came into our family through my work and quickly became part of our culture.  In the last 20+ years I have been blessed to explore 5 continents, 39 countries and 33 of the United States (so far!).  I believe that each experience, both the places and…

The flights and the hotels are booked and it is time to plan what you will bring with you!  Allow me to “whisper” an important question to you… what gadgets will you need with you to enjoy your time away?  It can be nice to escape from our technology but it can be so helpful…

“You don’t know what you don’t know.” Someone said this to me recently and I wasn’t quite sure what it meant.  Now, I’m being reminded almost on a daily basis exactly what it means! One of the favorite parts of my business is speaking with my clients and my suppliers. I love sharing experiences and…