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I am a daughter, a wife, a mother and a grandmother. I have been travel writing for 9 years . Travel is my passion after my family as well as genealogy. I have been writing for as long as I can remember and I love having such a great outlet.

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods A guide to eating pizza in New Haven, CT: 3 of 3
In New Haven Pizza has been raised to near cult status. Locals and visitors alike are divided into two camps. You have to know before you visit New Haven, are you a fan of Sally's or Frank Pepe's? In New Haven they laugh at the rivalry between the Jets and the Patriots or the Red Socks and the Yankees, the real rivalry is who... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Tips on how to choose an artificial Christmas tree: 3 of 3
Choosing an artificial Christmas tree can be quite a challenge. There really is no cutting it down to fit your room size, you have to get it right the first time. Here are a few things to consider before you go out and make that all important decision. ~Height How tall do you want your tree to be? If you have eight foot ceili... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Home improvement trend: Media rooms: 3 of 3
Creating a media room is a hot new trend in home improvement. A media room is very desirable when it comes not only to enjoying your home but also to maximize the value of your home. Without spending huge sums of money you can make your house stand out in the housing market. You may be under the impression that in order to ha... More..
Travel > Ireland Travel destinations: Killarney, Ireland: 3 of 3
My maiden name is Donahue and Killarney is Donahue Central, so when I went to Ireland, Killarney was the one place I had to visit. I have traced my roots back to Killarney in 1831 when my 3rd great-grandparents Geoffrey Donahue and Johanna O'Sullivan got married, and though I will never find the house they lived in or know f... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to make bread pudding: 3 of 3
Bread pudding is one of the oldest desserts on earth. It was invented by our frugal ancestors who wanted to find a use for stale bread. "Waste not want not" is an old adage and bread pudding is the perfect application of this saying. When your bread has gotten hard but before it has turned green you can make it into a delicio... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Experiences renting a car with Dollar Rent-A-Car: 3 of 3
Usually I am a big believer in loyalty to one brand, not when it comes to car rentals. It seems however in spite of my resolve I am becoming a regular Dollar Car Rental customer. Our experiences have been a mixed bag. The first time we rented we had a horrible experience, the car we had rented was not available and we ended ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to Grand Canyon tours from Phoenix,AZ: 2 of 2
No visit to Arizona would be complete with out a visit to the Grand Canyon. One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World it's beauty and splendor are unforgettable. There are many tour companies based in the Phoenix area who can take you on the four hour trip to the Canyon. These are just a few of them and some of the opti... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for visiting Lisbon Portugal: 2 of 2
Tips for visiting Lisbon Lisbon is the capitol and largest city in Portugal . The city has 500,000 inhabitants with the greater Lisbon area numbering 3 million. The Lisbon International Airport is located just 5 miles outside the city. Language The language of Portugal is Portuguese and while it is a Latin language with ... More..
Local Guides > San Antonio The best Mexican restaurants in San Antonio, TX: 2 of 2
Given its locations it comes as no surprise that the city of San Antonio has an abundance of Mexican Restaurants. With this much competition it is guaranteed that you are going to find not only good food, but great food. Mi Tierra 218 Produce Row http://www.mitierracafe.com/default.html Located in the historic Market Squ... More..
Travel > United States New England destinations: New Hampshire ski resorts in the summer: 2 of 2
Summer is a great time to visit the state of New Hampshire. Many ski resorts offer summer activities that make them the perfect place to spend a warm summer's day. No matter what you are looking for in a summer getaway, you will find it at Gunstock Mountain Resort in Guilford New Hampshire. Camping http://www.gunstock.co... More..