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Stoddard Brown

Redondo Beach, CA

Norway Travel Agent Trip Professional

Besides the northern lights and fjords, Norway offers a delectable selection of mouth-watering foods - foods that you probably have not tried before. Because Norweigans love adventure, food is no exception. For example, every residential Norwegian...
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Besides the northern lights and fjords, Norway offers a delectable selection of mouth-watering foods - foods that you probably have not tried before. Because Norweigans love adventure, food is no exception. For example, every residential Norwegian forages, and you can do the same as well on your Norway holiday. That is why I often suggest that travelers visiting Norway go on a foraging tour in August or September. That is when the hedgerows are in full bloom and prized porcini mushrooms can be easily found.  However, never pick mushrooms without a guide to help. That is why a foraging tour is a must-do activity. You can also pick dew-sparkling amber berries, cloudberries, and lingonberries in places  such as Hardangervidda and Rondane. Also, Husmanskost is a hearty and inviting lunch you will love - open sandwiches that feature sourdough or rye bread, topped with charcuterie, veggies, or seafood. You can savor the cuisine in places, such as the Havariet Bistro in Oslofjord.  Classic dinner dishes include unique and succulent foods, such as elk meatballs and reindeer stew, also called finnbiff. Enjoy these evening staples in places, such as the Elgustua Guesthouse in East Norway. When you eat that type of delicious food, you will need to find ways to work off the calories, and Norway has plenty of activities in which you can take part. One of the popular activities of the country, naturally, is skiing.  The word, "ski," itself comes from the Old Norse language. Many Norweigans assert that they had skis on their feet when they were born. Therefore, if you want to ski, you will find Norway to be a skiers paradise. You can hit the powder in winter or ski down a glacier during the summer. An exciting adventure always waits in this cold yet warm Scandinavian country. I would like to serve as your travel agent planner for Norway, as I know you will love your trip, regardless of when you choose to travel. Give me a call so we can go over all the exciting details now! 

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Ireland Travel Agent Professional

I truly feel lucky representing Ireland as a travel agent professional. Ireland is a great place to plan a holiday, as it offers both diversity and a uniqueness that can only be found in this part of the world. Ireland is a true gem when it comes to planning a getaway that is both interesting and memorable.Most travelers experience Ireland for the first time by landing in Dublin. Home to Trinity College , the cosmopolitan city of Dublin features attractions that are in the walking distance of most hotels. In 1592, Queen Elizabeth I created Trinity College, which holds the Book of Kells in its magnificent Old Library. The National Museum and the National Gallery are only a few blocks away from the college and give intriguing and thoughtful insights into Ireland's history. Plays by Irish greats like W.B.Yeats are performed at locations like the Abbey ,which was established by the poet himself. The "sunny southeast" is one of Ireland's most popular vacation destinations as well, thanks to its more consistent summer weather than the rest of the country. There is a nice 9.5-kilometer (6-mile) beach and an exceptional golf course in the port town of Rosslare. One of the most magnificent gardens in Ireland, the Italian Garden at Powerscourt, is at the foot of the Great Sugar Loaf Mountain and is surrounded by a series of terraced slopes. An ancient monastery built by St. Kevin in the 6th century, is found in the Wicklow Mountains of Ireland. Kerry and Cork feature colorful fishing villages and the Lakes of Killarney. Ireland's tall peaks and a long coastline combine to make this area one of the country's most beautiful. You also don’t want to miss one of Ireland's most famous tourist attractions - the Ring of Kerry, which encircles the Iveragh Peninsula. Central Kerry is home to the pristine Lakes of Killarney, which are a popular tourist attraction for the region's residents and visitors alike. There is a vibrant cultural scene in Cork, a charming riverfront city with meandering lanes and alleys. Visitors form a queue to kiss the Blarney Stone, which is said to bestow, when kissed, the gift of gab. It lies near the remains of Blarney Castle. Belfast is known for its vibrant nightlife scene as well.Today, travelers are rediscovering the area, which boasts Ireland's largest lake, Lough Neagh. In Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter, you'll find some of the city's best restaurants and architecture. Besides the rugged beauty of the Causeway Coast, the Giant's Causeway, a volcanic creation of basalt columns, is a stunning site to see. You also don’t want to miss seeing the colorful storefronts in Galway’s city center in Western Ireland. The Burren (rocky place), the majestic Cliffs of Moher, and early Christian towns dot the landscape of the  Lower Shannon Valley. Before spilling into the sea,, the River Shannon passes through barren limestone and moist marshy ground. The wide Burren is a mysterious terrain with few trees while the Cliffs of Moher's startling 200-meter (650-foot) plummet is cloaked in fog. Once a fortress for Munster kings and subsequently for the Church of Ireland, the fifth-century Rock of Cashel  stands on a prominent hilltop in Ireland’s West. Contradictions abound in the Western part of the country, which is home to rural regions as well as rocky shores and city centers. Many people in the area still speak Gaelic, or the Irish language, and the music and dance of the past are still very much alive. Peregrine falcons and semi-wild Connemara horses may be seen in the breathtaking setting of Connemara National Park. In the northwest, the Gaelic-speaking people live remotely. The stunning Slieve League Cliffs, which are best seen at sunset, are part of this unique and spectacular environment. Glenveagh National Park and Castle is worth a visit as is the beautiful Lough Veagh, which sits just beyond the park. Clonmacnoise's ruins and Newgrange's ancient burial site are located in the Midlands, tthe place that gave birth to Irish culture. Clonmacnoise Monastery, once a vibrant center of learning, is a tourist-visited ruin today. I can book travel near rivers that serve as homes to dolphins or arrange a resort vacation to the Emerald Isle. Whatever your dream travel plans, I will design an itinerary that you will love following. Allow me to use my skills and knowhow of Ireland to be your travel agent and advisor.  Contact me now so we can plan your Irish holiday.