Imagine an expansive field, filled with grassy areas, bogs, wet moors. Off to the side, sheep graze. Occasionally, you'll see a flag posted. There are a few benches, alongside the paths. There's a old thatch-roofed Leanach cottage off to the left. And, inexplicably, an air of sadness infused with every breath you take.

Now that more and more of us travel with our pets, the marketplace is filled with a dizzying array of pet carriers. Everything from high-end bejeweled cases and tricked out rolling backpacks to standard hard plastic and Sherpa-style bags.
 

One of the things we loved most about staying in one place while we were in Ireland was the chance to get to know our "neighborhood." While we were in Ireland last month, We stayed only 4 miles from Caherdaniel, home of "the Liberator" - Daniel O'Connell (1775-1847).

Want to take a step back in time? While we were in Ireland last month, we traveled through time and explore Ireland's history. Where? The very cool Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. Located in Bunratty, near the Shannon airport (Co.

Driving Ireland's Ring of Kerry (N70) can be a harrowing experience - the narrow, winding roads; signs with accident numbers; and the ever-present enormous tour buses.

As a traveler with disabilities, I am well-aware of the challenges of traveling - and the great rewards! There are many more things to think of as a traveler with disabilities - access, transportation, cultural views of disability, and more. I am always learning the hard way, it seems, about both written and unspoken rules of disability travel, 23 years after my accident!

Whether traveling across town, the country, or overseas, properly planning for travel with your cat or dog can save tons of time and stress.