Category: Europe

Flowers strewn along Omaha Beach on the Anniversary of D-Day
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Love and Gratitude on the Anniversary of D-Day

‘Vive les Américains!’ Each year on the anniversary of D-Day, people scatter flowers along the Normandy beaches to honor the Troops who landed there on June 6, 1944. This story...

Istanbul's streets are full of life
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Istanbul’s Vibrant Streets are Full of Life, Food, and History.

Istanbul is located on both sides of the Bosphorus Strait, one in Europe and the other in Asia. Eddie and I visited the European side of the city on a...

Which Aegean Sea Islands
Abroad
| Marie Goff

You’ll Fall in Love with these Aegean Sea Islands

It's easy to fall in love with these Aegean Sea Islands. Read about these four gems and see pick one for your next vacation: Skiathos, Samos, Mykonos, Santorini.

Roman aqueduct arches spanning over a plaza with people walking and sitting at outdoor cafes
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Exploring Segovia: A Journey Through History and Culinary Delights

Exploring Segovia, Spain, we found layers of history and incredible food. What do an ancient (1 AD) Roman aqueduct, a 12th-century fortress, a 16th-century cathedral, and Cochinillo (suckling pig) have...

Arco de Cuchilleros illuminated at dusk with people walking and dining nearby
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Unforgetable Evening in Madrid’s Historic City Center

We reached the Arco de Cuchilleros at dusk for an unforgettable evening in Madrid’s historic city center. The Arch of the Cutlers is arguably the most famous of the ten...

Traveling with Friends
Abroad
| Marie Goff

Exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco: Tips for First-Time Travelers

In a few days, Eddie and I will set off for a fifteen-day guided tour exploring Spain, Portugal, and Morocco. Since it’s our first time visiting these countries, we’re excited...

Abroad
| Marie Goff

A Journey Through Belfast: From Troubles to Triumph

My husband Eddie and I joined his cousin, singer/songwriter and seasoned Ireland travel group leader Carroll Brown for our first visit to Ireland. I got the chance to add my...

Writer Marie Goff at the All About Cooking school in Denmark for a Taste of Hygge
Abroad
| Marie Goff

‘Taste’ of Hygge – Nordic Cooking with MasterChef Karsten Kroman

Twenty-nine women in Leadership Women International 2016 get a ‘taste of hygge’ in Copenhagen, Denmark. What is hygge, pronounced HEW-g? It is a Norwegian term associated with well-being, a feeling...