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“Prognostications” – Part 2

Feb 14, 2021

~ Marilyn Murphy This is #2 of a series of posts in which I’ll prognosticate (I’m loving that word!) on what’s next for the WOW! Travel Club. Last week’s blog,…

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Every Picture Tells A Story

Sep 23, 2016

Last week’s Sunday Travel section of the LA Times featured their annual Summer Vacation Photo spread. I always wonder how the editors make their selections from among the many hundreds,…

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I (Heart) Ireland – Part 5 (the grand finale!)

Sep 9, 2016

Geez – I was reviewing my blog posts from a few months ago and realize I never finished recapping the extraordinary events of our WOW! Travel Club journey to Ireland…

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I (heart) Ireland – Part 4!

May 6, 2016

Ulysses, published in 1922 and considered to be one of the most important books ever written, is 265,000 words in 18 episodes. This blog about Ireland, now on Part 4,…

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I (heart) Ireland – Part 3

Apr 29, 2016

I recently concluded an almost-two week journey around Ireland with a merry band of congenial WOWees (as I call my WOW! Travel Club travelers). The experience was remarkable for lots…

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I (heart) Ireland – Part 2

Apr 22, 2016

The Ireland journey from which I returned a week ago turned out to be the Ireland journey I’ve always longed to do. Here’s one reason why . . . In last week’s…

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I (heart) Ireland – Part 1

Apr 14, 2016

A small island with a huge legacy, ancestral homeland for millions of Americans and an atypical destination choice for a WOW! Travel Club adventure . . . Our destination was…

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This man really, really loves his country – and wants to share it with you

Jan 8, 2016

This week’s subject is one of my favorites. Ireland. The dilemma? What can I write that can possibly capture the essence, the spirit, the completely lovable, affable place that is…

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March Madness! The World’s Gone Green . . .

Mar 13, 2015

  I’ve always loved being a Murphy. Never more so than on St. Patrick’s Day – the happiest holiday on earth.   When I was 21, not that we needed…

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“Marilyn, how are you gonna top this one?”

Jun 20, 2014

  It’s 5:15 AM here. The birds are chattering and dawn’s early light reveals my 7th-floor mountain view at the beautiful Andaz Maui Resort. The sun will be blaring into…

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Oh, for the Love of Ireland …

Jun 13, 2014

  I love my job. Every single day I get to travel all over the world. Some days literally, but most days I travel in my imagination. Not sure which...Read More

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The world is a funny place …. assorted amusements from my travels

Jun 6, 2014

Scrolling through the 27,601 photos in my iPhoto library, I’ve assembled this collection of amusing signage and other funny stuff from my travels.   Comments?    Favorites?  Thank you for…

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These Irish Eyes are Smiling…

Mar 14, 2014

  In anticipation of one of the world’s most important holidays, following are some random tidbits about one of the best countries on the planet! “Gobsmacked” …. my all-time favorite…

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It’s All About the Memories . . .

Sep 26, 2013

It’s only been in the last year or so that I figured out what I really do for my chosen profession. I’ve been reminded during the past six days, during…

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Ten Travel Treasures: The First Five

Apr 18, 2013

If somebody said to me, “Quick . . . name ten travel treasures you’d recommend!” In no particular order . . . the first five that come to mind:  …

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