A GUIDE TO THE FLOWER PATIOS OF CORDOBA Córdoba had been on my list of potential things to see in Andalusia, but it wasn't until I saw photos of the famed flower patios that I moved it into a 'must visit' slot for our four day road trip. Yes, the Mezquite-Cathedral, a Roman Catholic church … Continue reading Inside the Flower Patios of Córdoba, Spain
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Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Last year, I wrote about visiting Kew Gardens as a day trip from the city to relax and revel in the beauty of the orchid display. Each year, Kew puts on an orchid festival. Returning for the 24th year, this year's show was taken over by 1,100 species of orchids representative of Colombia. Kew Gardens … Continue reading Celebrating Colombia at London’s Annual Orchid Festival
Escaping the City at Kew Gardens
Kew Gardens, London's botanic gardens, were first on radar last holiday season during Christmas at Kew. On a Sunday afternoon in late November, I ventured out to Chiswick with a few friends for brunch, cocktails and then a night enjoying Christmas lights and cheer at Kew. I'll share more about that experience when I post … Continue reading Escaping the City at Kew Gardens
Visiting Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Having been to Paris several times and seen quite a bit of the city, I decided to do a half-day trip outside the city on a recent visit. Being a long time garden and Monet lover, a trip to Monet's house and gardens at Giverny sounded perfect. Monet's house and gardens are located in Giverny, … Continue reading Visiting Monet’s Gardens from Paris
Visiting World Famous Gardens in British Columbia
Victoria lies at the southern tip of Vancouver Island in British Columbia. Smaller than Vancouver, it’s a picturesque, charming city. When I visited Victoria last summer, it was part of a trip to Seattle. In under three hours, you can take the Victoria Clipper from Seattle to British Columbia. It’s a scenic cruise, and not uncommon … Continue reading Visiting World Famous Gardens in British Columbia