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England Revisited: London Reconsidered, the Cotswolds and Echoes of Ancient History

A return visit to England — London’s Borough Market and Hyde Park, the Cotswolds, Windsor, Canterbury, Dover, and memories from Stonehenge and Bath

Patrick McGill June 18, 2026

The Netherlands Up Close: A River Cruise Through Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Utrecht

A first-hand look at a Netherlands river cruise — visiting Kinderdijk, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Utrecht, and what each destination reveals about the Dutch way of life.

Patrick McGill May 28, 2026

Choosing the Right River Cruise (Lessons Learned from the River Cruise Expo)

Are all river cruise lines alike? Hardly. Here is what we found after attending the River Cruise Expo.

Patrick McGill April 21, 2026

The Many Lives of Paris – A Thoughtful Travel Experience

A firsthand look at our Paris travel experience—from neighborhoods and walking the city to iconic sights and traveling with intention.

Patrick McGill January 30, 2026