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Why France is Always a Good Idea
M ost people are familiar with a line attributed to Audrey Hepburn," Paris is always a good idea," but Sabrina Fairchild, her character in the famous movie, never actually said the line. According to travelpander. com, "This iconic statement is a misconception that stems from the character's love for Paris, which many fans relate to and admire." For this article, I want to expand the notion to include all of France. Of all the European countries, I have spent the most t
Madolyn Brittingham
1 day ago3 min read


What I Learned on a Recent Trip to Japan
I was prepared for Japan to be different, and it was in so many positive ways. More than any other country, it has combined ancient traditions with a high-tech modern environment. Some things of note: The people of Japan rival Icelanders in their friendly, welcoming demeanor. Politeness abounds and, yes, everyone bows. Arriving at your hotel, you will be greeted with several bows. English is not widely spoken, but there is an honest attempt to communicate. New cell phone tec
Madolyn Brittingham
Jan 213 min read


Japan: Where East Truly Meets West
Japan, a land where ancient traditions coexist harmoniously with cutting-edge technology, has become an increasingly popular destination...
Madolyn Brittingham
Jun 7, 20254 min read


Travel Preview for 2024
By Tom Gannon Lynn Travel Inc. Interest in travel for 2024 is peaking. Many departures are sold out or near capacity. Before offering...
Madolyn Brittingham
Oct 7, 20233 min read


Why Are Americans in Love with Portugal?
by Tom Gannon, Travel Advisor and Blogger, Lynn Travel Inc Not only are more and more Americans traveling to Portugal, but a significant...
Madolyn Brittingham
Jun 10, 20233 min read


And the Winner Is? PRAGUE
By Tom Gannon, Lynn Travel Inc. I often think about what is my favorite city among all of those that I have visited. In North America...
Madolyn Brittingham
Sep 9, 20223 min read


Up Close and Personal with the Roots of Our Democracy: Greece
By Tom Gannon, Lynn Travel Inc. As a former European history teacher, I am looking forward to writing about Greece hopefully encouraging...
Madolyn Brittingham
Jun 18, 20224 min read


Irish Castles: Feel Like a Lord or Lady for a Night!
by Tom Gannon Hannah Logan in her article Magical Castle Hotels in Ireland (That You Can Actually Afford to Stayin!” ponders, “Do you...
Madolyn Brittingham
Mar 22, 20223 min read


American’s Love Affair with Europe: Medieval Antiquities
By Tom Gannon, Lynn Travel, Inc. By comparison the history of the United States is relatively short especially if we exclude the...
Madolyn Brittingham
Feb 5, 20223 min read


Experience the Fastest Growing Segment in Travel Today-River Cruising
By Tom Gannon Just prior to December of 2019, river cruising was starting to have a major impact on travel. As the details of the...
Madolyn Brittingham
Jan 18, 20223 min read


How to Have a Great Vacation Traveling Solo?
By Tom Gannon Most of the information in this article can be applied to traveling alone, but is also applicable to many travel situations....
Madolyn Brittingham
Nov 26, 20213 min read


Mexico’s Beaches, Si !
By Tom Gannon (of Lynn Travel Inc), Your Resident Travel Advisor and Travel Blogger Last month featured an update on Caribbean beach...
Madolyn Brittingham
Oct 15, 20213 min read


Back to the Beaches of the Caribbean
By Tom Gannon (of Lynn Travel Inc), Your Resident Travel Advisor and Travel Blogger The Caribbean islands are very resilient. They had a...
Madolyn Brittingham
Sep 5, 20213 min read


A Shopper’s Guide to Purchasing Travel in 2022
By Tom Gannon (of Lynn Travel Inc), Your Resident Travel Advisor and Travel Blogger Many of us are so glad that things are returning to...
Madolyn Brittingham
Aug 13, 20214 min read


Every Travelers Nightmare: The Luggage Issue
Advice from Tom Gannon (of Lynn Travel Inc), Your Resident Travel Advisor This is based on my traveling abroad since 1971 when we visited...
Madolyn Brittingham
Jun 17, 20212 min read
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