Jay Hicks
62 Miles of Canals, 90 Islands, and 1,500 Bridges
Experiencing Amsterdam's Waterways! Amsterdam is a colorful city known for its beautiful canals, which are symbolic of the city. Visiting...
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Jay Hicks
Jan 123 min read
Ireland this Year?
Why not Visit Clare and Tipperary? There is nothing like a thrilling visit to County Clare in Ireland! Known by many for its breathtaking...
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Jay Hicks
Aug 1, 20232 min read
In London? Consider Staying in Kensington!
Kensington is one of the most affluent and picturesque areas of London, known for its beautiful architecture, world-class museums, and...
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Jay Hicks
Jul 25, 20232 min read
The Tower - England's most Iconic Castle
One of the greatest landmarks in London, no visit to the city is complete without a stop at this historic castle. Located in the heart of...
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Jay Hicks
May 15, 20233 min read
Sleeping and Eating in the Pijp (Pipe)
A Gr8 Home Base to Tour Amsterdam If the idea of staying in The Pipe (or De Pijp in Dutch) reminds you of sleeping under a bridge, you...
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Jay Hicks
Apr 13, 20233 min read
Windy Day In Holland
I often wondered why windmills were so common in Holland. I had seen them on earlier visits and knew they were instrumental in capturing...
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Jay Hicks
Mar 31, 20232 min read
London's Sky Garden
Just a few blocks from the Tower of London, is one of the city's best kept secrets. It is free of charge, but must be booked in advance....
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Jay Hicks
Mar 31, 20234 min read
Money Laundering in London's Financial District
The only type of plastic money I had ever heard of was a credit card. I picked up a few pounds for our short emergency stay in London...
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Jay Hicks
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Just Outside Rome
There are so many great things to see in Rome. However, just a short train ride or a few metro stops away you can find some fantastic...
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Jay Hicks
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Getting to Italica
It's Half the Adventure Founded in 206 BC, Italica was a ancient Roman town, close to the city of Seville, Spain. Italica is thought to...
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Jay Hicks
Nov 5, 20223 min read
A Tale of Two Islands: Tenerife or Gran Canaria?
Sometime life throws a curve ball. Occasionally those curve balls are splendid. Due to weather, the Captain of the Jewel of the Seas...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 28, 20224 min read
Alhambra of Granada
The Alhambra or 'The Red One' in Arabic, is a palace and fortress complex located just above the charming city of Granada in Andalusia,...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 22, 20223 min read
Gran Granada
We did not know it at the time, but the pomegranate is the favorite, amongst all fruit, in Grenada, Spain. This is no surprise to Spanish...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 17, 20222 min read
Touring and Tapas in Toledo
Where do you start! There is so much to see, do and eat. This is a great stop upon arrival in Spain. It’s only 30 minutes from Madrid,...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 15, 20222 min read
Toledo’s Cathedrals, Synagogues, and Mosques
Known as Ciudad de las Tres Culturas (City of the Three Cultures), visiting Toledo's religious historical sites provide tremendous...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 13, 20223 min read
Madrid: Airport to Main Train Terminal
If you’re traveling to Spain from the US, you’ll probably be arriving at the Madrid–Barajas Airport, terminal four (T4). It is a new and...
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Jay Hicks
Oct 3, 20223 min read
Strolling in the Straub - St. Petersburg
Straub Park in Downtown St. Petersburg is one of the most scenic locations in the Tampa Bay Region. Lovely banyan trees meet the city in...
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Jay Hicks
Sep 22, 20223 min read
Oh, Bella Amalfi!
Endless switchbacks, crazy drivers, too much traffic, and perilous heights are some folks memories of the Amalfi! Sitting in the backseat...
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Kellie Hicks
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Two Hours in Pompeii!
I was not expecting Pompeii to be so beautiful. It was. We visited on a bright sunny day in May. Poppies bloomed everywhere. It seems...
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Jay Hicks
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Is it Still Leaning?
I guess they’re just having fun with me! Every time I mention going to Pisa, my friends always ask me if the tower is still leaning? And,...
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