Europe

The Isle of Skye in Scotland is a bit off the beaten track. In fact, it takes some concerted effort to get there. From the nearest major airport it’s over 200 miles of twisty, mountainous, extremely scenic roadway.

As an avid American golfer, with the golden opportunity to play nearly a dozen rounds of golf at a variety of courses during a recent one month home exchange in Edinburgh, I can safely say that Scotland golf is definitely better in many ways…specifically 18!

Update August 19th: Melinda’s package was mailed from London on our last day and she received it only 6 days later, then sent this great photo of she and her family with their goodies! Stories from Scotland, Wales and England coming soon!

Spending July and August in Edinburgh, Scotland, northern Scotland, North and South Wales, and southern England. Your suggestions welcome! Particularly looking for interesting lodging options in north Scotland, along the coast, and throughout Wales. Plus, golf courses, for Tom!

Melinda’s double love affair in Oslo, Norway. It was the day before my very first trip overseas; I was hardly able to sit still, let alone focus. Not only because I was going to see my very own handsome Viking again after being apart for four months, but also because I’d always wanted:

Belgium? Elton John wrote a song about it. Sheila’s knowledge of Belgium was her memory of a very handsome Belgian in her senior class in Florida…