At the top of a hill overlooking the Severn Valley in Pembrokeshire, Wales is a group of seven stones. An enormous, 16-foot long capstone weighing about 16-tonnes is carefully balanced on top of three eight-foot tall upright stones. Pentre Ifan is described by archaeologists as a Neolithic (New Stone Age) burial chamber, and it dates back to 3500 BC. It's mind-boggling to … [Read more...] about Megalithic Mystery
How to Travel Back 1,000 Years
Would you like a taste of what life was like 1,000 years ago? There may not have been electricity or even steam engines, but the arts were flourishing in Scotland and Ireland way back then. The book illustration above representing Mathew, Mark, John and Luke as an angel, a lion, an eagle and an ox was created in about 800 AD in a monastery in either Ireland or Scotland. That … [Read more...] about How to Travel Back 1,000 Years
A Scottish New Year’s Blessing
As we welcome 2024 into our lives, I wanted to share with you a traditional Scottish New Year's blessing... "Lang may yer lum reek" is a wish for a long and happy life that literally means "long may your chimney smoke." And Hogmanay is the name of the Scots' New Year's celebration. The Isles of Scotland, Ireland and Britain are some of the most popular places we visit, so … [Read more...] about A Scottish New Year’s Blessing
Earth’s Amazing Healing Energies
Do you want to feel better? Go outside. Mother Earth is a natural tranquilizer. Just inhaling the breeze and watching the sun dance on the leaves is relaxing, refreshing and energizing. The Japanese have a name for it: shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing. Scientific studies have proved that forest bathing has measurable health benefits for relieving stress and increasing … [Read more...] about Earth’s Amazing Healing Energies
Time is Running Out to Get Your Discount
You only have a few more days left to take advantage of the Early Bird Discount on three of our most popular tours. December 31st is the deadline to save up to $148 on our Enchanted Ireland, Mysterious Wales and Sacred Scotland small group guided tours. The photo at the top shows the Gallarus Oretory on Ireland’s Dingle Peninsula, a historic site that dates back to the … [Read more...] about Time is Running Out to Get Your Discount