by pattymooney | Apr 19, 2019 | World Traveler Reviews
Summer is not necessarily the best time to visit Paris, since most of the locals depart, surrendering the city to the tourists. But since we were booked on a cruise leaving Amsterdam for Iceland in late July, and had always wanted to see Paris together, we decided to go for the week prior to boarding the ship.
by pattymooney | Sep 7, 2018 | World Traveler Reviews
What’s a mono brow in a green down vest? It’s me, of course! Men are incorrigible teasers. But that’s what I like about them. That’s why for the last three decades, I have ridden mostly with men who love to tear it up on their mountain bikes. And who don’t mind me tagging along. There’s this green down vest which I have been wearing on winter rides in the high desert since I first started mountain biking.
by pattymooney | Jul 16, 2018 | World Traveler Reviews
Queen Califia Magic Circle Upon entering the Queen Califia Magic Circle, one wonders, How could we humans live without music and art? These expressions feed the soul, inspire and enthrall us. One of my favorite artists is Niki de St. Phalle, who spent her last days in...
by pattymooney | May 11, 2018 | World Traveler Reviews
Chocolate – How Sweet it is Chocolate reigns during various holiday seasons like Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. It figures prominently during lavish food soirees and becomes more temptation than many of us may be inclined to desire. It’s a...
by pattymooney | Dec 29, 2017 | World Traveler Reviews
If you ever travel to Santa Rosa – perhaps because Sonoma produces some of the world’s greatest wines – be sure to check out the Charles Schulz Museum. It’s the home of the Peanuts characters.
by pattymooney | Oct 31, 2017 | World Traveler Reviews
We wanted to share a few throwback photos of Halloween taken in Boston in 1986 while we were traveling through on our North American Journey.
There is nothing like being in Salem, Massachusetts for Halloween festivities. The community takes this holiday seriously.