Easter in Florence | An Explosive Experience
Our third trip to Florence, Italy found us there on Easter. An exploding 30-ft tower of fireworks, men in flamboyant outfits, and a...
Travel Destinations | MiBrava Tips, Inspiration, Advice
Start dreaming of and planning for where you are going next. Let some of our past trips inspire you. Whether you want to live like a local (we often do), take a tour, gallivant off the beaten path, go overseas, cross country, or just across town, there are no limits to dreaming. If you have questions about whether a trip is right for you, feel free to post questions or contact us.
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- Oct 30
- 7 min
Applecross Scotland | A Day Trip To Take Your Breath Away
Rain or shine (and both in one day, as is common), it was beyond worth it to visit the Applecross Peninsula on our 2nd trip to Scotland....
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- Sep 2
- 2 min
MiBrava Moments | Notes From The Road in Isle of Skye | Scotland | Midges
Midges. It's what for dinner. Well, not exactly dinner but maybe a mid-afternoon snack, for both me (and most of the rest in my traveling...
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- Aug 29
- 2 min
MiBrava Moments | Notes From The Road in Stirling| Scotland | Whiskey Bar
When you ask a local bar owner how long she's been in business and her answer is "Since God was a boy," you know you've hit on one of the...
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- Aug 24
- 10 min
The Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba | Making the Most of Your Time
While Cordoba, Spain often takes a back seat to other Andalucian towns in southern Spain, the fact that it was the pinnacle of Muslim...
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- Aug 3
- 3 min
How We Roll and Where We've Stayed
With one exception to date, we do our own trip planning, punctuated with short, local city or day trips by experienced companies like...
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- Jul 16
- 3 min
Seville's Mosaic and Tile Wonder | Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija
If it's possible for something to hide in plain site, it's the Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija in Seville, Spain. Once inside, the...
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- Jun 30
- 6 min
Travel Gifts and Essentials
Whether you are the traveler or you are looking for that perfect gift for your traveling friend or family member, we have a growing list...
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- Jun 26
- 8 min
Day Trip From Seville: Doñana National Park
Our first visit to southern Spain meant we had a lot of ground to cover, literally and figuratively. For lovers of history, culture,...
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- Apr 19
- 8 min
Florence in One Day | Choosing Your Highlights
With three trips to Florence under our belts (the last time for ten days), I've challenged myself to write what could be done in just one...
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- Mar 31
- 10 min
A Day or Two in Dublin | Sites Not To Miss
Short visit to Dublin? Some sites that might meet your priorities and budget. History and library lovers may especially appreciate these.
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- Mar 11
- 2 min
The Beauty Of A Little Rain
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain." Vivian Greene This article may contain...
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- Mar 8
- 3 min
The Crannog--The Life Of Ancient Scotland
The scenery of Scotland sneaks up on you and can take your breath away, from a sudden view of the highlands to the reflection in the many...
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- Feb 11
- 3 min
A Colossal Token of Love: The Route 66 Blue Whale
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclosure here. I used to collect penguins,...
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- Feb 2
- 4 min
Experience -- Shop, Cook, Then Eat Like A Local
The first time we were in Venice, we stayed in this beautiful, upscale AirBnb with a fully equipped, modern kitchen. My husband, son, and...
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- Oct 30, 2021
- 5 min
The Kitsch and the Class of Niagara Falls, Ontario
Back in the day, "foreign travel" meant a journey north from Pennsylvania to Canada. Despite numerous excursions to places like Montreal,...
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- Oct 22, 2021
- 5 min
Live Like A Local: Visiting Venice During An Acqua Alta
This article may contain affiliate / compensated links. For full information, please see our disclosure here. As we plan our next...
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- Jun 19, 2021
- 2 min
Paris Meets Cajun In An Unexpected Place
A grandmother from outside Paris who studied at the famed Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts, cooking Cajun and French food for us,...
