by Anne Betts | Jun 25, 2023 | Malta
Updated June 25, 2023 Before Malta is discovered as the next tourist hotspot, these 25 fabulous things to do in Malta may inspire you to add it to your travel list. I took it as a good sign that the inevitable response to my mention of Malta as my next...
by Anne Betts | Nov 20, 2022 | Australia, Destinations
The best part of a Cairns Kuranda day trip is getting there. With the historic Kuranda Scenic Railway and the Skyrail Rainforest Cableway as choices in both directions, the journey up and back are definite highlights. Where is Kuranda? Perched in the mountainous...
by Anne Betts | Nov 12, 2022 | Destinations, Turkey
Istanbul is one of those places where one visit leaves a person longing for more, especially if you’ve created a long list of the best things to do in Istanbul. If you’re planning a trip, a few days aren’t enough. Plan for at least a week. Learn...
by Anne Betts | Apr 18, 2022 | Australia, Cycling Trips
Updated April 18, 2022 It was a recurring question about my trip Down Under. “What were the highlights?” The answer was easy. Cycling Uluru/Ayers Rock was consistently in my top three. What is Uluru? Officially known as Uluru/Ayers Rock, it is a massive...
by Anne Betts | Jan 20, 2022 | Malta
If you enjoy getting lost in architecturally rich neighbourhoods, you’ll love Malta. Art is reflected in its balconies, door-knockers, and exquisitely adorned corner niches. These, and more, are reasons to spend many pleasurable hours wandering the streets of towns...
by Anne Betts | Jan 5, 2022 | Ireland
If you visit Kilmainham Gaol Dublin, you’ll be introduced to the story of Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett. As we gather in the chapel, here in old Kilmainham Gaol, I think about these past few weeks, or will they say we failed? From our school...