One of the very first things we did, upon arriving in Ireland was to head to the Cliffs of Moher. Less than two hours from Shannon Airport, we rested for a bit at one of our favorite B&Bs, Dubhlinn House, for a few hours. Not quite so jet-lagged, we made our way down Doolin's tiny, winding roads to the wharf.

Italy's rich tradition of artisan handicrafts lives on with a charming, seventh generation family-run hand-printed linens shop.

A ferry ride from San Francisco to Sausalito on a sunny 70 degree February day was travel perfection. It caused my daughter, who lives in San Francisco, to exclaim, “This is why it never gets old.” And my 84-year-old mother visiting from ice-bound Michigan confessed, “This is something I’ve always wanted to do.” For me?

Arts and crafts of the Pearl of Africa
by: Cathy Namagembe and Ray Gutt 

Arts and Crafts in Uganda

There is a large and varied selection of quality arts and crafts available in Uganda.  Most artists are not well promoted, and are therefore unknown outside of their home country.