The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | September 19, 2024 Doctor Phillips, an affluent neighborhood on the west side of Orlando nestled between Walt Disney World and...

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 15, 2024 Perched high on Cleopatra Hill, part of the Black Hills mountain range in central Arizona, Jerome, Arizona, beckons visitors with its...

Glenn H Curtiss Museum

Glenn H Curtiss Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 14, 2024 Must-Visit for Aviation Enthusiasts in New York's Finger Lakes The Glenn H Curtiss Aviation Museum, tucked away in the picturesque New York Finger Lakes region, in...

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 12, 2024 Step into a world where history, art, and small-town charm converge - welcome to Market Street in Corning, NY. This...

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Ever dreamed of crafting a one-of-a-kind glass creation with your own hands? At the Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG), located...

Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Along the scenic trails of the Finger Lakes in New York, the Corning Museum of Glass is a must-visit for anyone enchanted by the art and science of glass. I had the...

The Rockwell Museum

The Rockwell Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Stepping into the Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York is like taking a journey through time, art, and architectural brilliance. Housed in what was once Corning’s original...

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape 

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape  Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 18, 2024 Chesapeake Virginia Highlights Great Bridge Bridge Lock Opens for Boat Traffic Chesapeake, Virginia, remains a destination that lingers...

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 12, 2024 Exploring Asian Fusion in Orlando’s Mills 50 Neighborhood Lamp & Shade Orlando Mills 50 Nestled in the vibrant Mills 50 neighborhood of Orlando,...

USA

 

ARIZONA

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 15, 2024 Perched high on Cleopatra Hill, part of the Black Hills mountain range in central Arizona, Jerome, Arizona, beckons visitors with its...

Taliesin West

Taliesin West Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 15, 2023 Desert Dreams and Architectural Marvels: A Journey Through Taliesin West Taliesin West Frank Lloyd Wright In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, where the sun's embrace creates a...

10 Best Hiking Trails In Flagstaff According To The Locals

10 Best Hiking Trails In Flagstaff According To The Locals Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | August 12, 2022 https://www.travelawaits.com/2791430/best-hikes-flagstaff-arizona/ Buffalo Park Hiking Path, Flagstaff Housesitting in Flagstaff,...

Visit Planet of the Apes Filming Locations in Arizona

Visit Planet of the Apes Filming Locations in Arizona Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Reel Travel Magazine | July 10, 2022 http://www.reeltravelsmagazine.com/2022/07/08/visit-planet-of-the-apes-filming-locations-in-arizona/ At some point, every astronaut who...

7 Must-Try Lake Havasau City Restaurants | Best Places To Eat Lake Havasu City

7 Must-Try Lake Havasau City Restaurants | Best Places To Eat Lake Havasu City Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | December 30, 2021 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/lake-havasau-city-restaurants/ Long before I lived in Arizona,...

Biosphere 2

Biosphere 2 Written By: Gail Clifford MD | Published By: Weekend Notes | December 4, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/biosphere-2/ Biosphere 2 From Above (photo courtesy of Mark Koenig) When you're in Tucson, Arizona, a not-to-be-missed stop is Biosphere 2...

5 Best Scottsdale AZ Restaurants | Must-Try Scottsdale Restaurants

5 Best Scottsdale AZ Restaurants | Must-Try Scottsdale Restaurants Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | Published: July 5, 2021 https://https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-scottsdale-az-restaurants// Scottsdale, known as a winter...

7 Fantastic Things To Do In Prescott, Arizona

7 Fantastic Things To Do In Prescott, Arizona Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  April 25, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2563554/best-things-to-do-prescott-az/ Prescott, the original capital city of the Arizona Territory in the 1860s, grew...

Acker Night

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Austin vs. Prescott

AUSTIN, TEXAS AND PRESCOTT, ARIZONA- A COMPARISON OF TWO FABULOUS CITIES https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/10/09/austin-texas-and-prescott-arizona-a-comparison-of-two-fabulous-cities/ READ MORE

Markham Nature Park: A Stroll Through Concord, California’s Natural Beauty

Markham Nature Park: A Stroll Through Concord, California’s Natural Beauty Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: IFWTWA | February 9, 2024 Just twenty blocks from Concord, California’s downtown Todos Santos Plaza, Markham Nature Park & Arboretum’s Tree Walk...

Concord, California’s Murals: A Mosaic of Art and Community

Concord, California’s Murals: A Mosaic of Art and Community Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: IFWTWA | February 9, 2024 Tag along into the lively streets of Concord, California, where the city’s downtown area has been transformed into an open-air gallery,...

15 Best Carlsbad Restaurants | Must-Try Restaurants in Carlsbad CA

15 Best Carlsbad Restaurants | Must-Try Restaurants in Carlsbad CA Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | January 16, 2024 Along the sun-kissed coast of California, Carlsbad is more than just a destination; it’s an experience that proudly...

Campfire Restaurant Carlsbad

Campfire Restaurant Carlsbad Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Toopa | February 30, 2023 Carlsbad Campfire S'mores Over the Campfire The Enchanting 'Campfire Restaurant': A Culinary Hearth in CarlsbadIn the heart of Carlsbad, the 'Campfire Restaurant' is a...

Carlsbad Food Tours

Carlsbad Food Tours Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | December 18, 2023 A Taste of Carlsbad: Carlsbad Food Tours Carlsbad, California Food Tour In the heart of sun-drenched Southern California, Carlsbad is not just a location; it is an...

The Best Restaurants In Concord CA | 7 Must-Try Places

The Best Restaurants In Concord CA | 7 Must-Try Places Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | November 22, 2023 Concord, California, a city in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, beckons food enthusiasts to explore a diverse culinary...

Sail and Savor: The Crown Grill Experience on Discovery Princess

Sail and Savor: The Crown Grill Experience on Discovery Princess Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 11, 2023 Discovery Princess Lido Deck Amidst the captivating autumn landscapes of Vancouver, BC, I embarked on an extraordinary voyage...

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site

Chicamacomico Life-Saving Station Historic Site Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend NOTES | June 23, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/chicamacomico-life-saving-station-historic-site/ Chicamacomico life saving station OBX NC During our recent trip to the...

7 Best Restaurants In The Outer Banks, North Carolina

7 Best Restaurants In The Outer Banks, North Carolina Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | June 17, 2022 https://www.travelawaits.com/2773299/best-outer-banks-restaurants/ STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE FROM KILL DEVIL GRILL IN KILL DEVIL HILLS, NORTH...

Bucket List For a Rainy Day in the Outer Banks NC

Bucket List For a Rainy Day in the Outer Banks NC Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| June 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/bucket-list-for-a-rainy-day-in-the-outer-banks-nc/ Rainy Day in the Outer Banks NC Having traveled to the Outer Banks...

CALIFORNIA

 

FLORIDA

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | September 19, 2024 Doctor Phillips, an affluent neighborhood on the west side of Orlando nestled between Walt Disney World and...

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 12, 2024 Exploring Asian Fusion in Orlando’s Mills 50 Neighborhood Lamp & Shade Orlando Mills 50 Nestled in the vibrant Mills 50 neighborhood of Orlando,...

Hotel Afternoon Tea at Ette Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida

Hotel Afternoon Tea at Ette Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 04, 2024 Sipping Elegance: A High Tea Affair at Ette Hotel High Tea at the Ette Hotel On the west side of Kissimmee, Florida, just south of the Disney...

The 13 Best Restaurants At The Disney Boardwalk | Orlando, FL

The 13 Best Restaurants At The Disney Boardwalk | Orlando, FL Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | March 18, 2024 Whether you’re craving a gourmet meal, eager for some swimming pool time, or mesmerized by the sight of an original model wood...

Discover Plant Street Market In Winter Garden Florida – a Foodie Haven!

Discover Plant Street Market In Winter Garden Florida – a Foodie Haven! Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | February 20, 2024 Welcome to Plant Street Market: Your Gateway to Winter Garden’s Culinary Wonderland Tucked away in the picturesque...

Berns Steak House

Berns Steak House Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | May 29, 2023 Indulge in Exquisite Delights at Bern's Steakhouse Dessert Room in Historic Tampa, Florida Prepare to embark on a sophisticated journey of indulgence as you step into the renowned...

13 Mistakes Tourists Make When Visiting Orlando, According To A Local

13 Mistakes Tourists Make When Visiting Orlando, According To A Local Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | July 14, 2023 Orlando, Florida, a popular tourist destination known for its thrilling theme parks and beautiful weather, contains a wide...

20 Best Winter Garden Restaurants | Winter Garden, FL

20 Best Winter Garden Restaurants | Winter Garden, FL Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | June 21, 2024 Winter Garden’s charming and well-preserved historic downtown area is a must-visit. The streets are lined with quaint shops, boutiques,...

10 Best ICON Park Restaurants | Best Places To Eat (and Drink!) at ICON Park Orlando, FL

10 Best ICON Park Restaurants | Best Places To Eat (and Drink!) at ICON Park Orlando, FL Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | May 3, 2023 If you’ve believed Orlando goes no further than theme parks, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the...

Get Up and Go Kayaking – Rock Springs

Get Up and Go Kayaking - Rock Springs Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | March 26, 2023 The Wekiva River, which starts at the nearby Dr. Howard A. Kelly Park is rated the number one paddle run in Central Florida, and it's no surprise why. Rock...

9 Things To Know Before Visiting Assateague Island National Seashore

9 Things To Know Before Visiting Assateague Island National Seashore Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug. 7, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2686604/assatueague-island-national-seashore-tips-for-visiting/ NATHANIEL GONZALES /...

MARYLAND

 

MICHIGAN

THE ICONIC FILM “SOMEWHERE IN TIME” TURNS 40

THE ICONIC FILM "SOMEWHERE IN TIME" TURNS 40 Written By: Gail Clifford | Last updated: September 1, 2020 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2020/09/01/the-iconic-film-somewhere-in-time-turns-40/ VISIT ARTICLE

13 Must-try Mall of America Restaurants | Best MOA Restaurants

13 Must-try Mall of America Restaurants | Best MOA Restaurants Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | September 28, 2022 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/mall-of-america-restaurants/ It’s hard to believe that the Mall of America has been...

Festival of Sail

Festival of Sail Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 4, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/festival-of-sail-minnesota/ The Annual Festival of Sail brings eight tall ships into Two Harbors for four days of live entertainment, tours of the...

Split Rock Waterfall

Split Rock Waterfall Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 23, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/split-rock-falls-minnesota/ Split Rock Waterfalls Photograph by Sandra Coates While Split Rock Lighthouse remains the most photographed lighthouse...

Nature’s Timekeepers Project – The Lake Superior Phenology Network

Nature's Timekeepers Project - The Lake Superior Phenology Network Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend NOTES | June 20, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/lake-superior-phenology-network/ Footbridge to Leif Erickson Park Duluth Minnesota Do you...

21 Must-Try Duluth Restaurants | Best Restaurants in Duluth MN

21 Must-Try Duluth Restaurants | Best Restaurants in Duluth MN Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | June 03, 2022 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/duluth-restaurants/ The port city of Duluth, Minnesota remains one of the most...

13 Gorgeous Waterfalls To Explore In Minnesota

13 Gorgeous Waterfalls To Explore In Minnesota Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | April 12, 2022 GOOSEBERRY FALLS STATE PARK (PHOTO CREDIT: JACOB BOOMSMA / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM) When you think of majestic, thundering, awe-inspiring waterfalls,...

Spirited Duluth, Minnesota

Spirited Duluth, Minnesota Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend NOTES | April 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/duluth-minnesota/ Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge (in September) In frigid Duluth for work, I quickly learned about this northern state's wry...

7 Must-Try Brainerd Restaurants | The Best Restaurants In Brainerd, MN

7 Must-Try Brainerd Restaurants | The Best Restaurants In Brainerd, MN Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | January 10, 2022 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/brainerd-restaurants/ Brainerd, the largest and oldest city in the Brainerd Lakes...

Brainerd Minnesota History Tour

Brainerd Minnesota History Tour Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | November 30, 2021 https://live.weekendnotes.com/preview-review/199635/?ap=krE3lmIt0x&wuid=928709 How a railroad builds a town once a dense forest used solely as a hunting...

Lake Itasca: Where the Mississippi Starts

Lake Itasca: Where the Mississippi Starts Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: GoNoMad Travel | November 12, 2021 https://www.gonomad.com/179461-lake-itasca-where-the-mississippi-starts Clearing Your Head at the Headwaters at Lake Itasca, Minnesota One of the...

MINNESOTA

 

TEXAS

Cadillac Ranch

Cadillac Ranch Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| May 14, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/cadillac-ranch-amarillo-texas/ The Ten Cadillacs of Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo, Texas "Those that come before us give our life color." - Jackie Mullen How...

9 Best Restaurants In Midtown Houston Texas

9 Best Restaurants In Midtown Houston Texas Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | November 17, 2021 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/restaurants-in-midtown-houston/ Like most big cities, Houston is comprised of many unique neighborhoods....

7 Must-Try Restaurants in Katy, Texas | Best Katy Restaurants

7 Must-Try Restaurants in Katy, Texas | Best Katy Restaurants Wriiten By: Gail Clifford | November 17, 2021 When I lived in Houston for my medical residency training in the 1990s, Katy, Texas was known as a “cow town” west of Houston, best known to me as the location,...

1940 Air Terminal Museum

1940 Air Terminal Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes |  Oct. 25, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/1940-air-terminal-museum-houston/ Houston Municipal Airport: 1940 Air Terminal Museum When the south Houston, Texas airport, now known as...

Austin vs. Prescott

AUSTIN, TEXAS AND PRESCOTT, ARIZONA- A COMPARISON OF TWO FABULOUS CITIES https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/10/09/austin-texas-and-prescott-arizona-a-comparison-of-two-fabulous-cities/ READ MORE

Cadillac Ranch

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Austin, Texas and Prescott, Arizona—A Comparison of Two Fabulous Cities – fyi50+ The Original Online Senior Magazine follow your interests

AUSTIN, TEXAS AND PRESCOTT, ARIZONA—A COMPARISON OF TWO FABULOUS CITIES Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ | January 22, 2020 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/10/09/austin-texas-and-prescott-arizona-a-comparison-of-two-fabulous-cities/ If you love Austin,...

Paint the Town (Car) Red at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

PAINT THE TOWN (CAR) RED AT CADILLAC RANCH IN AMARILLO, TEXAS Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ | September 9, 2019 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/09/09/cadillac-ranch-amarillo-texas/>/pre> Photo by Gail Clifford How many places exist where you can...

Paint the Town (Car) Red at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas

Paint the Town (Car) Red at Cadillac Ranch in Amarillo, Texas Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ | September 9, 2019 Photo by Gail Clifford How many places exist where you can paint over existing art? It’s THE reason to stop at Cadillac Ranch in...

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape 

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape  Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 18, 2024 Chesapeake Virginia Highlights Great Bridge Bridge Lock Opens for Boat Traffic Chesapeake, Virginia, remains a destination that lingers...

9 Things To Know Before Visiting Assateague Island National Seashore

9 Things To Know Before Visiting Assateague Island National Seashore Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug. 7, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2686604/assatueague-island-national-seashore-tips-for-visiting/ NATHANIEL GONZALES /...

Chincoteague Island Pony Swim

Chincoteague Island Pony Swim Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes |  July 7, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/chincoteague-island-pony-swim/ Like most girls, I fell in love with the romance of Chincoteague Island after reading Marguerite Henry's...

VIRGINIA

 

WASHINGTON

My 6 Favorite Attractions To Visit With The Seattle City Pass

My 6 Favorite Attractions To Visit With The Seattle City Pass Written By: Gail Clifford MD | Published By: Travel Awaits | December 10, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2712401/seattle-city-pass-best-attractions/ SEAN PAVONE / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM The “Emerald City,” so...

Seattle CityPASS

Seattle CityPASS Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes |  Sept. 14, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/seattle-city-pass/ The most economical way to visit Seattle's Top 5 Attractions Even before hosting the World Fair in 1962, Seattle took pride in...

4 Best San Pedro Belize Restaurants | Where to Eat in Ambergris Caye

4 Best San Pedro Belize Restaurants | Where to Eat in Ambergris Caye Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | March 21, 2022 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-san-pedro-belize-restaurants/ Belize, the youngest of the Central American...

9 Reasons I Decided To Buy A Second Home In Panama

9 Reasons I Decided To Buy A Second Home In Panama Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | November 18, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2710092/reasons-i-bought-a-second-home-in-panama/ GTS PRODUCTIONS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM The country of...

I Spent Two Months In Belize Solo — Here’s How It Went

I Spent Two Months In Belize Solo — Here’s How It Went Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug. 23, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2687224/i-spent-three-months-in-belize-solo-heres-how-it-went/ AN OVERWATER BUNGALOW IN BELIZE (PHOTO CREDIT:...

7 Best Outdoor Experiences On Ambergris Caye, Belize

7 Best Outdoor Experiences On Ambergris Caye, Belize Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Jul. 20, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2682144/ambergris-caye-best-outdoor-experiences/ SALLY MILLER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Ambergris Caye remains best...

Why I Loved My Sabbatical in Placencia, Belize

Why I Loved My Sabbatical in Placencia, Belize By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Food and Travel Guides |  July 19, 2021 https://www.foodandtravelguides.com/post/why-i-loved-my-sabbatical-in-placencia-belize Updated: Sep 4 With 239 miles of coastline and 200...

14 Reasons To Fall In Love With Picturesque Placencia, Belize

14 Reasons To Fall In Love With Picturesque Placencia, Belize Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug 24, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2688449/placencia-belize-things-to-do/ SIMON DANNHAUER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Belize, formerly British...

Placencia Point Townhouse: A Vacation Rental in Placencia, Belize

Placencia Point Townhouse: A Vacation Rental in Placencia, Belize Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel by Vocational Rental | June 14, 2021...

What it’s Like Taking a Work Holiday During a Global Pandemic

What it’s Like Taking a Work Holiday During a Global Pandemic. Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Our Soulful Travels | May 4, 2021 https://oursoulfultravels.com/what-its-like-taking-a-work-holiday-during-a-global-pandemic/ After 12 months working on the...

CENTRAL AMERICA

NORTH AMERICA

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | September 19, 2024 Doctor Phillips, an affluent neighborhood on the west side of Orlando nestled between Walt Disney World and...

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings

Jerome, Arizona: A Town of Ghosts, History, and Hauntings Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 15, 2024 Perched high on Cleopatra Hill, part of the Black Hills mountain range in central Arizona, Jerome, Arizona, beckons visitors with its...

Glenn H Curtiss Museum

Glenn H Curtiss Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 14, 2024 Must-Visit for Aviation Enthusiasts in New York's Finger Lakes The Glenn H Curtiss Aviation Museum, tucked away in the picturesque New York Finger Lakes region, in...

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 12, 2024 Step into a world where history, art, and small-town charm converge - welcome to Market Street in Corning, NY. This...

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Ever dreamed of crafting a one-of-a-kind glass creation with your own hands? At the Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG), located...

Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Along the scenic trails of the Finger Lakes in New York, the Corning Museum of Glass is a must-visit for anyone enchanted by the art and science of glass. I had the...

The Rockwell Museum

The Rockwell Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Stepping into the Rockwell Museum in Corning, New York is like taking a journey through time, art, and architectural brilliance. Housed in what was once Corning’s original...

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape 

Chesapeake Virginia Highlights: A Perfect Two-Day Escape  Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 18, 2024 Chesapeake Virginia Highlights Great Bridge Bridge Lock Opens for Boat Traffic Chesapeake, Virginia, remains a destination that lingers...

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 12, 2024 Exploring Asian Fusion in Orlando’s Mills 50 Neighborhood Lamp & Shade Orlando Mills 50 Nestled in the vibrant Mills 50 neighborhood of Orlando,...

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 6, 2024 Chincero Peru Quechua Weaver Women After the awe-inspiring heights of Machu Picchu, we ventured to the picturesque village of Chinchero,...

4 Best San Pedro Belize Restaurants | Where to Eat in Ambergris Caye

4 Best San Pedro Belize Restaurants | Where to Eat in Ambergris Caye Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | March 21, 2022 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/best-san-pedro-belize-restaurants/ Belize, the youngest of the Central American...

9 Must-Try Restaurants In Atlantic Beach FL | Best Places To Eat In Atlantic Beach, Florida

9 Must-Try Restaurants In Atlantic Beach FL | Best Places To Eat In Atlantic Beach, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | December 17, 2021 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/restaurants-in-atlantic-beach-fl/ Atlantic Beach,...

Re-Discovering the Guato People of Pantanal, Brazil

Re-Discovering the Guato People of Pantanal, Brazil Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| November 30, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/re-discovering-the-guato-people-pantanal-brazil/ Pottery made by the family not thought to exist .. Have you...

9 Reasons I Decided To Buy A Second Home In Panama

9 Reasons I Decided To Buy A Second Home In Panama Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | November 18, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2710092/reasons-i-bought-a-second-home-in-panama/ GTS PRODUCTIONS / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM The country of...

Jaguars in the Pantanal of Southern Brazil

Jaguars in the Pantanal of Southern Brazil Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: GoNoMad | November 12, 2021...

I Spent Two Months In Belize Solo — Here’s How It Went

I Spent Two Months In Belize Solo — Here’s How It Went Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug. 23, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2687224/i-spent-three-months-in-belize-solo-heres-how-it-went/ AN OVERWATER BUNGALOW IN BELIZE (PHOTO CREDIT:...

7 Best Outdoor Experiences On Ambergris Caye, Belize

7 Best Outdoor Experiences On Ambergris Caye, Belize Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Jul. 20, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2682144/ambergris-caye-best-outdoor-experiences/ SALLY MILLER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Ambergris Caye remains best...

Why I Loved My Sabbatical in Placencia, Belize

Why I Loved My Sabbatical in Placencia, Belize By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Food and Travel Guides |  July 19, 2021 https://www.foodandtravelguides.com/post/why-i-loved-my-sabbatical-in-placencia-belize Updated: Sep 4 With 239 miles of coastline and 200...

14 Reasons To Fall In Love With Picturesque Placencia, Belize

14 Reasons To Fall In Love With Picturesque Placencia, Belize Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Aug 24, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2688449/placencia-belize-things-to-do/ SIMON DANNHAUER / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Belize, formerly British...

SOUTH AMERICA

PERU

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 6, 2024 Chincero Peru Quechua Weaver Women After the awe-inspiring heights of Machu Picchu, we ventured to the picturesque village of Chinchero,...

Maras Salt Mine

Maras Salt Mine Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 18, 2024 Exploring the Enchanting Salt Flats of Maras, Peru Maras Salt Mines Pan High in the Andean mountains, at an altitude of 3,200 meters, lies one of Peru's most intriguing marvels-...

Machu Picchu Photography Expedition

Machu Picchu Photography Expedition Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Food and Travel Guides | November 29, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/machu-picchu-photography-expedition// The road to Machu Picchu - It is about the journey When I had the opportunity to...

12 Amazing Experiences During Your Machu Picchu Adventure

12 Amazing Experiences During Your Machu Picchu Adventure Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Jun. 23, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2671245/machu-picchu-best-things-to-do/ It’s imperative to feel comfortable and safe while...

How to Raise Good Citizens – Fostering Multi-Generational Travel

How to Raise Good Citizens – Fostering Multi-Generational Travel Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Bootsnall | January 13, 2020 ,pre>https://www.bootsnall.com/articles/how-to-raise-good-citizens-fostering-multi-generational-travel.html “As soon as I saw you, I...

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru

Discover the Art of Quechua Weaving in Chinchero, Peru Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 6, 2024 Chincero Peru Quechua Weaver Women After the awe-inspiring heights of Machu Picchu, we ventured to the picturesque village of Chinchero,...

22 Amazing Outdoor Adventures I Loved In New Zealand

22 Amazing Outdoor Adventures I Loved In New Zealand Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | August 09, 2022 https://www.travelawaits.com/2790541/best-outdoor-activities-new-zealand/ Wellington Botanic Garden If you’ve ever heard the adage about...

My 11 Favorite Experiences In Wellington, New Zealand On A Budget

My 11 Favorite Experiences In Wellington, New Zealand On A Budget Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | August 09, 2022 https://www.travelawaits.com/2795959/best-things-to-do-wellington-new-zealand-on-a-budget/ Wellington Harbor from Mount Victoria...

Waiomio Glowworm Caves

Waiomio Glowworm Caves Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| June 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/waiomio-glowworm-caves/ New Zealand's Bay of Islands Have you ever met a glow worm? Turns out, we'd met its cousins, but never expected to have...

9 Must-Try Restaurants In Atlantic Beach FL | Best Places To Eat In Atlantic Beach, Florida

9 Must-Try Restaurants In Atlantic Beach FL | Best Places To Eat In Atlantic Beach, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | December 17, 2021 https://www.foodieflashpacker.com/restaurants-in-atlantic-beach-fl/ Atlantic Beach,...

Re-Discovering the Guato People of Pantanal, Brazil

Re-Discovering the Guato People of Pantanal, Brazil Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| November 30, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/re-discovering-the-guato-people-pantanal-brazil/ Pottery made by the family not thought to exist .. Have you...

Jaguars in the Pantanal of Southern Brazil

Jaguars in the Pantanal of Southern Brazil Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: GoNoMad | November 12, 2021...

Cape Reinga Tour – Sandboarding in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands

Cape Reinga Tour – Sandboarding in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Amateur Traveler | November 4, 2021 https://amateurtraveler.com/cape-reinga-tour/ Is Sand Boarding on your bucket list? It should be. Whilst visiting...

12 Amazing Experiences During Your Machu Picchu Adventure

12 Amazing Experiences During Your Machu Picchu Adventure Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Jun. 23, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2671245/machu-picchu-best-things-to-do/ It’s imperative to feel comfortable and safe while...

International Jaguar Day

International Jaguar Day Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes |  Nov. 29, 2020 https://www.weekendnotes.com/international-jaguar-day/ Oh, the Places You Will Go! You've heard of the Big Five: lion, leopard, rhinoceros, elephant and Cape buffalo. You...

NEW ZEALAND

EUROPE

Exploring Dublin’s Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Exploring Dublin's Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 30, 2024 Exploring Dublins Royal Canal On a blustery summer evening during Ireland's Heritage Week 2024, we embarked on an unforgettable...

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

Discover the Art of Pinpoint Photography Along Dublins Grand Canal

Discover the Art of Pinpoint Photography Along Dublins Grand Canal Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 4, 2024 Ireland’s rich heritage offers more than just scenic landscapes and historic castles—it’s a place where history and modern...

Quinta da Regaleira

Quinta da Regaleira Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 2, 2024 Exploring the Mystical Regaleira Palace and Gardens in Sintra, Portugal Tucked away in the lush foothills of the Sintra Mountains, just a 30-minute drive from Lisbon, lies...

Night of Echolocation and Eerie Encounters at St. Anne’s Park Bat Walk

Night of Echolocation and Eerie Encounters at St. Anne's Park Bat Walk Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 28, 2024 Raheny Ireland Tree of Life winged creatures Late on a summer August night, as the amber hues of sunset faded into the inky...

What’s on at the Hugh Lane Gallery

What's on at the Hugh Lane Gallery Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 23, 2024 Explore Dublin’s Art Gem Open Late In Dublin 1, amongst the Georgian homes across from the serene Remembrance Garden, the Hugh Lane Gallery offers an...

Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 14, 2024 Where Royalty, Romance, and History Converge Blenheim Palace In the heart of the Cotswolds, a region renowned for its picturesque landscapes and charming villages, lies a true...

The Legend of Luke Kelly

The Legend of Luke Kelly Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 13, 2024 Unveiling Dublin's Musical Soul: The Luke Kelly Experience Luke Kelly Statue Dublin 2 Dublin, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture, has always been a...

A Non-Fan’s Unexpected Journey Through the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland

A Non-Fan's Unexpected Journey Through the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 11, 2024 Game of Thrones Studio Tour The Iron Throne Having never watched a single episode of Game of Thrones or...

The Casino Model Railway Museum

The Casino Model Railway Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 11, 2024 Malahide Station replica at the Casino Model Railway Museum The Casino Model Railway Museum: A Hidden Gem in MalahideIn the heart of Malahide Village, just a...

Exploring Dublin’s Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Exploring Dublin's Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 30, 2024 Exploring Dublins Royal Canal On a blustery summer evening during Ireland's Heritage Week 2024, we embarked on an unforgettable...

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

Discover the Art of Pinpoint Photography Along Dublins Grand Canal

Discover the Art of Pinpoint Photography Along Dublins Grand Canal Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 4, 2024 Ireland’s rich heritage offers more than just scenic landscapes and historic castles—it’s a place where history and modern...

Night of Echolocation and Eerie Encounters at St. Anne’s Park Bat Walk

Night of Echolocation and Eerie Encounters at St. Anne's Park Bat Walk Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 28, 2024 Raheny Ireland Tree of Life winged creatures Late on a summer August night, as the amber hues of sunset faded into the inky...

What’s on at the Hugh Lane Gallery

What's on at the Hugh Lane Gallery Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 23, 2024 Explore Dublin’s Art Gem Open Late In Dublin 1, amongst the Georgian homes across from the serene Remembrance Garden, the Hugh Lane Gallery offers an...

The Legend of Luke Kelly

The Legend of Luke Kelly Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 13, 2024 Unveiling Dublin's Musical Soul: The Luke Kelly Experience Luke Kelly Statue Dublin 2 Dublin, a city steeped in rich history and vibrant culture, has always been a...

A Non-Fan’s Unexpected Journey Through the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland

A Non-Fan's Unexpected Journey Through the Game of Thrones Studio Tour in Northern Ireland Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 11, 2024 Game of Thrones Studio Tour The Iron Throne Having never watched a single episode of Game of Thrones or...

The Casino Model Railway Museum

The Casino Model Railway Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 11, 2024 Malahide Station replica at the Casino Model Railway Museum The Casino Model Railway Museum: A Hidden Gem in MalahideIn the heart of Malahide Village, just a...

Malahide Castle & Gardens

Malahide Castle & Gardens Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 11, 2024 Why Malahide Castle Should Be on Your Dublin Itinerary Malahide Castle Just a short train ride north from the bustling heart of Dublin, Malahide Castle stands as a...

Richard Cullen’s Sheep Farm in Laragh, County Wicklow

Richard Cullen's Sheep Farm in Laragh, County Wicklow Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 5, 2024 Richard Cullen sheep farm Wicklow Ireland Embracing Tradition at Richie’s Sheep Farm: A Journey into Ireland’s Pastoral HeritageOur visit to...

IRELAND

WESTERN EUROPE

My 5 Favorite Luxury Cruise Lines And Why I Keep Coming Back Time And Time Again

My 5 Favorite Luxury Cruise Lines And Why I Keep Coming Back Time And Time Again Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | October 9, 2023 The enduring and irresistible charm of cruise vacations beckons travelers with the tantalizing promise of...

20 Best Things to do in Bonaire

20 Best Things to do in Bonaire Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| May 28, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/best-things-to-do-in-bonaire/ "My Ship's Come In! Bonaire, the "B" of the ABC Islands in the southern Caribbean, is part of the...

Van der Valk Plaza Beach & Dive Resort Bonaire Bonaire

Van der Valk Plaza Beach & Dive Resort Bonaire Bonaire Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend NOTES | April 01, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/van-der-valk-plaza-beach-resort/ Bonaire's World Class Scuba Diving Has World Class Resorts Mention the...

Our 7 Favorite All-Inclusive Resorts In The Caribbean 2022

Our 7 Favorite All-Inclusive Resorts In The Caribbean 2022 Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits| Feb 19, 2022 https://www.travelawaits.com/2732763/best-all-inclusive-resorts-caribbean-2022/ Whether it be a romantic getaway or a multi-generational...

Bonaire’s Krazy Karnaval: More than Diving

Bonaire’s Krazy Karnaval: More than Diving Written By: Gail Clifford MD | Published By: GoNoMad Travel | November 17, 2021 https://www.gonomad.com/183528-bonaires-krazy-karnaval-more-than-diving A typically dramatic sunset at the Marriott Dive Resort pool on the...

7 Best Christmas Markets To Visit In Belgium

7 Best Christmas Markets To Visit In Belgium Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Oct. 31, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2699989/best-belgium-christmas-markets/ BRUGES CHRISTMAS MARKET (PHOTO CREDIT: GAIL CLIFFORD) Ask Americans what a...

Christmas Markets in Belgium

Christmas Markets in Belgium Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | November 21, 2021 https://live.weekendnotes.com/preview-review/189593/?ap=krE3lmIt0x&wuid=928709 Christmas markets are street fairs traditionally held in the town square during the...

Multigenerational Vacations – Bonaire

Multigenerational Vacations - Bonaire Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Multi Generational Vacations |  April 3, 2020 https://multigenerationalvacations.com/travel-tips-peru-multigenerational-family-vacation/ How to Plan a Peru Family Vacation Whether you want...

13 Best Things to Do in Bonaire, the Caribbean Netherlands

13 Best Things to Do in Bonaire, the Caribbean Netherlands Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Rovology | March 11, 2020 https://rovology.com/the-caribbean/best-things-to-do-in-bonaire-the-caribbean-netherlands/ Bonaire, the “B” of the ABC islands in the...

DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE EXPAT PONT, PART 3

DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE EXPAT PONT, PART 3 Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ | February 28, 2020 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2020/02/28/dipping-your-toes-in-the-expat-pond-part-3 VISIT ARTICLE

DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE EXPAT PONT, PART 2

DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE EXPAT PONT, PART 2 Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ |January 7, 2020 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2020/01/07/dipping-your-toes-in-the-expat-pond-part-2/ VISIT ARTICLE

Dipping Your Toes in the ExPat Pond

DIPPING YOUR TOES IN THE EXPAT POND Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+ | November 3, 2019 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/11/03/dipping-your-toes-in-the-expat-pond/ Above photo by Claire Tardy ~Do you enjoy meeting new people and exploring new places? Do...

EXPAT ARTICLE

EDUCATIONAL

We Were Warned: An Anthology of Short Stories

We Were Warned: An Anthology of Short Stories Written by Cash Anthony (Author), Leif Behmer (Author), Gail Clifford (Author), Adam Cole (Author), James Davis (Author), Regina Olson (Author), Mark Phillips (Author), C.J. Sweet (Author) Short stories--generally...

Exploring Dublin’s Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature

Exploring Dublin's Royal Canal: A Journey Through Time and Nature Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 30, 2024 Exploring Dublins Royal Canal On a blustery summer evening during Ireland's Heritage Week 2024, we embarked on an unforgettable...

Discover Cascais, Portugal

Discover Cascais, Portugal Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 18, 2024 Portugal’s Coastal Paradise for Surfers and Beach Lovers Just a short ride from Lisbon, Cascais offers a seamless extension of Portugal's luxury coastal lifestyle....

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

Glenn H Curtiss Museum

Glenn H Curtiss Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 14, 2024 Must-Visit for Aviation Enthusiasts in New York's Finger Lakes The Glenn H Curtiss Aviation Museum, tucked away in the picturesque New York Finger Lakes region, in...

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art

Discovering Market Street in Corning, NY: A Journey Through Time and Art Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 12, 2024 Step into a world where history, art, and small-town charm converge - welcome to Market Street in Corning, NY. This...

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass

Crafting Your Own Glass Masterpiece at the Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Ever dreamed of crafting a one-of-a-kind glass creation with your own hands? At the Corning Museum of Glass (CMOG), located...

Corning Museum of Glass

Corning Museum of Glass Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 11, 2024 Along the scenic trails of the Finger Lakes in New York, the Corning Museum of Glass is a must-visit for anyone enchanted by the art and science of glass. I had the...

Seville Cathedral

Seville Cathedral Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 09, 2024 A Journey Through History, Art, and Royalty Seville Cathedral Seville Cathedral, officially known as The Holy, Metropolitan, and Patriarchal Cathedral Church of Saint Mary...

What’s on at the Hugh Lane Gallery

What's on at the Hugh Lane Gallery Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 23, 2024 Explore Dublin’s Art Gem Open Late In Dublin 1, amongst the Georgian homes across from the serene Remembrance Garden, the Hugh Lane Gallery offers an...

Assembling Your Financial Team

Assembling Your Financial Team Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Barton Associates| July 21, 2020 https://www.bartonassociates.com/blog/assembling-your-financial-team Leaving residency, most of us know how to manage sepsis, DKA, pneumonia, heart failure and...

FINANCIAL

FOOD

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida

The 8 Best Dr. Phillips Restaurants | Dr. Phillips, West Orlando, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | September 19, 2024 Doctor Phillips, an affluent neighborhood on the west side of Orlando nestled between Walt Disney World and...

Discover Cascais, Portugal

Discover Cascais, Portugal Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 18, 2024 Portugal’s Coastal Paradise for Surfers and Beach Lovers Just a short ride from Lisbon, Cascais offers a seamless extension of Portugal's luxury coastal lifestyle....

Seasons 52 

Seasons 52  Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 3, 2024 A Culinary Journey You Can't Miss Visit Orlando's Magical Dining® Presented by Orlando Health is back, running from August 16 through September 30, 2024, offering food...

Discover Kilkenny Ireland in 2 Hours: Top Sights and Stories from Ireland’s Medieval Gem

Discover Kilkenny Ireland in 2 Hours: Top Sights and Stories from Ireland's Medieval Gem Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | August 2, 2024 Kilkenny Castle Returning to Ireland always feels like coming home, but this time, our trip had a new...

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails

Lamp & Shade Craft Kitchen and Cocktails Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 12, 2024 Exploring Asian Fusion in Orlando’s Mills 50 Neighborhood Lamp & Shade Orlando Mills 50 Nestled in the vibrant Mills 50 neighborhood of Orlando,...

Hotel Afternoon Tea at Ette Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida

Hotel Afternoon Tea at Ette Hotel, Kissimmee, Florida Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | June 04, 2024 Sipping Elegance: A High Tea Affair at Ette Hotel High Tea at the Ette Hotel On the west side of Kissimmee, Florida, just south of the Disney...

Savoring Sardines: A Tasty Tale of Porto’s Culinary Treasures

Savoring Sardines: A Tasty Tale of Porto's Culinary Treasures Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | April 10, 2024 … The Fantastic World of the Portuguese Sardine Fantastic World of the Portuguese Sardine As we explored the vibrant streets of Porto...

McDonald’s Imperial, Porto

McDonald's Imperial, Porto Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | April 10, 2024 A Unique Dining Experience McDonald's Imperial in Porto Tucked along the lively streets of Porto lies a McDonald's unlike any other—a hidden gem known as McDonald's...

Pestana Vintage Porto

Pestana Vintage Porto Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | April 08, 2024 Exploring Porto's Charm: A Stay at Pestana Vintage Porto Hotel Pestana Vintage Porto Nestled along the picturesque Douro riverfront of Porto, Portugal, lies the exquisite...

Best Restaurants in Surrey British Columbia | 7 Must-Try Places

Best Restaurants in Surrey British Columbia | 7 Must-Try Places Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | March 28, 2024 A Culinary Expedition Through Surrey, BC: Unveiling a Foodie’s Paradise Explore Surrey, BC, a flourishing culinary...

Getting Started on Genealogy—The Other Winter Sport

GETTING STARTED ON GENEALOGY—THE OTHER WINTER SPORT Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: FYI 50+| December 30, 2019 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/12/30/getting-started-on-genealogy-the-other-winter-sport/ Winter can be dreary, but it’s the perfect time to pick...

GETTING STARTED ON GENEALOGY- THE OTHER WINTER SPORT

GETTING STARTED ON GENEALOGY- THE OTHER WINTER SPORT Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flash Packer | November 3, 2019 https://www.fyi50plus.com/2019/12/30/getting-started-on-genealogy-the-other-winter-sport/ VISIT ARTICLE

GENEALOGY

LIFESTYLE

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress

The Ultimate Expat Guide How to Buy Property in Costa Rica, Ireland and the USA With Less Stress Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 17, 2024 Dreaming of a glamorouslife abroad? Whether it's sipping coffee in a cozy Irish village or...

DreamGuest

DreamGuest Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 15, 2024 Rewarding Travelers for Good Behavior During the recent IFWTWA (International Food, Wine & Travel Writers Association) annual professional development conference, I had the...

In Memoriam: Rosalynn Carter – A Beacon of Joy, Inspiration, and Mental Health Advocacy

In Memoriam: Rosalynn Carter - A Beacon of Joy, Inspiration, and Mental Health Advocacy Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | November 19, 2023 August 18, 1927 - November 19, 2023 President and Mrs. Carter Welcome Guests at Their Annual Winter...

My 5 Favorite Luxury Cruise Lines And Why I Keep Coming Back Time And Time Again

My 5 Favorite Luxury Cruise Lines And Why I Keep Coming Back Time And Time Again Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | October 9, 2023 The enduring and irresistible charm of cruise vacations beckons travelers with the tantalizing promise of...

Chocolate Hour – Mövenpick Petra

Chocolate Hour - Mövenpick Petra Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 10, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/movenpick-petra/ It's Chocolate Hour! You in? At the Movenpick Hotel in Petra, Jordan, we experienced...

Whalebone Ocean Cottages by KEES Vacations

Whalebone Ocean Cottages by KEES Vacations Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | June 10, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/whalebone-ocean-cottages-by-kees-vacations/ Our 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home for the week Staying at the Outer Banks...

Hang Gliding Lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites

Hang Gliding Lessons with Kitty Hawk Kites Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Foodie Flashpacker | June 10, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/hang-gliding-lessons-kitty-hawk-kites/ Preparing For Lift Off - Hang Gliding on the SAME Sand Dunes as the Wright...

Acquiring New Levels of Skill

Acquiring New Levels of Skill Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| June 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/acquiring-new-levels-of-skill/ Adventure Like a Ferris Wheel Do you have a vision for your life? It's a bold question and you deserve a...

Enhance Your Cruise Excursions: Forward Planning Helps You to Get the Most Out of Your Cruise

Enhance Your Cruise Excursions: Forward Planning Helps You to Get the Most Out of Your Cruise Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| June 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/enhance-your-cruise-excursions/ Will You Lounge Poolside or Participate in...

Agate Hunting

Agate Hunting Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes| June 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/agate-hunting/ Lake Superior Agates From Russ' Collection To look at Russ Clark, RN, a critical care nurse at CRMC, you'd think "giant teddy bear" or...

Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park

Orlando Auto Museum at Dezerland Park Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | February 3, 2023 https://www.weekendnotes.com/orlando-auto-museum-dezerland-park/ The Incredible Auto Collection at Dezerland Park "Amazing!" "Astounding!" "I can't believe...

Museum of Discovery and Science

Museum of Discovery and Science Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/museum-of-discovery-science-fort-lauderdale/ Entrance Museum of Discovery and Science Fort Lauderdale Florida Approach the doorway...

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | October 04, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/the-charles-hosmer-morse-museum-of-american-art/ Tiffany Chapel Interior While hosted by Visit Orlando on a recent...

Museum of Illusions Orlando

Museum of Illusions Orlando Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | September 16, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/museum-of-illusions-orlando/ Museum of illusions Orlando Ready for some mind-bending fun? Step into the Museum of Illusions with...

Bog Bodies Research Project – National Museum of Ireland

Bog Bodies Research Project - National Museum of Ireland Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend NOTES| March 30, 2022 https://www.weekendnotes.com/bog-bodies-research-project-national-museum-of-ireland/ Dublin's National Museum of Ireland - Archeology...

The Disney Museum You’ve Probably Never Heard Of But Need To Visit

The Disney Museum You’ve Probably Never Heard Of But Need To Visit Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits | November 12, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2709283/reasons-to-visit-the-walt-disney-family-museum/ SUNDRY PHOTOGRAPHY / SHUTTERSTOCK.COM...

The Walt Disney Family Museum

The Walt Disney Family Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Weekend Notes | November 4, 2021 https://www.weekendnotes.com/walt-disney-family-museum/ Walt and one of his many awards We've been a "Disney family" longer than I can remember. My parents...

Ireland’s Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center: a Living History Museum

Ireland’s Dalkey Castle and Heritage Center: a Living History Museum Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Confetti Travel Cafe | September 30, 2019 https://www.confettitravelcafe.com/irelands-dalkey-castle-heritage-center-living-history-museum/ Ireland’s Dalkey...

MUSEUM

NEWS

Deerwood doctor follows her actress aunt into show business, seeks 2nd career as a screenwriter

Deerwood doctor follows her actress aunt into show business, seeks 2nd career as a screenwriter Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Brainerd Dispatch | January 2, 2020...

Congratulations, author, Jackie Mullen! The Raven Creates the World eBook now available

The Raven Creates the World: Cherokee Creation Myth Kindle Edition by Jacqueline Mullen (Author), Gail Clifford (Author)  Format: Kindle Edition In Cherokee mythology, the prankster Raven was responsible for much of creation of...

13 Things To Know If You Want To Try Scuba Diving After 50

13 Things To Know If You Want To Try Scuba Diving After 50 Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Travel Awaits |  Jun. 28, 2021 https://www.travelawaits.com/2671937/tips-for-trying-scuba-diving-after-50/ RAMON'S VILLAGE (BELIZE) With an ever-increasing 50+...

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5 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Assignment

5 Steps to Get Ready for Your Next Assignment Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Barton Associates | January 7, 2021 https://www.bartonassociates.com/blog/5-steps-to-get-ready-for-your-next-assignment Times are tough. The Covid-19 pandemic continues and we’re...

Genius Things to do on Sunday for a Successful Week

Genius Things to do on Sunday for a Successful Week Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Barton Associates | July 30, 2020 https://www.bartonassociates.com/blog/genius-things-to-do-on-sunday-for-a-successful-week Sunday is a different day of the week for most of...

7 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency on Hospitalist Rounds

7 Strategies to Maximize Efficiency on Hospitalist Rounds Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Barton Associates | February 18, 2020 https://www.bartonassociates.com/blog/7-strategies-to-maximize-efficiency-on-hospitalist-rounds Bombarded with random items from...

Senior Nomads Show the World How to Travel

Embracing the Senior Nomadic Life: Elizabeth and David Coughlin Written By: Gail Clifford MD | Published By: GoNomad Travel | November 18, 2021 https://www.gonomad.com/153828-senior-nomads-show-the-world-how-to-travel Everywhere. Nowhere. It’s complicated. All over....

Senior Nomads Show the World How to Travel

Senior Nomads Show the World How to Travel Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: GoNoMad Travel |  Jun. 23, 2021 https://www.gonomad.com/153828-senior-nomads-show-the-world-how-to-travel Embracing the Senior Nomadic Life: Elizabeth and David Coughlin Everywhere....

How to search Google for editors

How to search Google for editors https://www.loom.com/share/57bdf18ff2034260b73410676e110de5 LINK TO THE LOOM VIDEO

5 Travel Writing Productivity Hacks

5 Travel Writing Productivity Hacks Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Grate Escape Publishing | March 18, 2020 https://greatescapepublishing.com/travel-writing/5-travel-writing-productivity-hacks/ I’m frequently asked, “How do you get so much done?” There are...

Effective Time Management for Writers

Effective Time Management for Writers Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Great Escape Publishing | January 30, 2020 https://greatescapepublishing.com/travel-writing/effective-time-management-for-writers/ Effective Time Management for Writers Posted January...

Use These Travel Expert Hacks to Enhance Your Cruise

Use These Travel Expert Hacks to Enhance Your Cruise Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Great Escape Publishing | January 13, 2020 https://www.greatescapepublishing.com/articles/articles/use-these-travel-expert-hacks-to-enhance-your-cruise/ Cruises are the...

Tips For Landing Paid Gigs As A New Travel Writer

Tips For Landing Paid Gigs As A New Travel Writer Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Great Escape Publishing | April 5, 2019 https://greatescapepublishing.com/travel-writing/tips-for-landing-paid-gigs-as-a-new-travel-writer/ Hundreds of thousands of people come...

Free Trips, and Other Perks of Being a Travel Writer

Fun, Freedom, And Free Trips: The Perks Of Travel Writing Written By: Gail Clifford | Published By: Great Escape Publishing | November 9, 2017 https://greatescapepublishing.com/travel-writing/fun-freedom-free-trips-perks-travel-writing/ The perks of travel writing are...

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