Jo Fitzsimons

Freelance Travel & Lifestyle Writer

Curious Christmas Customs Around the World

Traditionally serving as a day to celebrate the birth of Jesus, Christmas Day has prompted myriad customs that are practiced on 25th December around the world. If you intend to spend … Continue reading

December 3, 2012 · Leave a comment

Top 5 Classic Honeymoon Destinations

There’s a very good reason why certain locations have become popular with honeymooners. Whether it is the crystal clear waters and icing sugar soft sands or iconic architecture of romance … Continue reading

October 31, 2012 · Leave a comment

Winning Spas: 2012′s Most Luxurious Hotel Spas, Part II

The World Luxury Hotel Spa Awards are coveted by hotels around the world. If you’re looking for a spa that has been awarded this prestigious title, here are the winners … Continue reading

October 24, 2012 · Leave a comment

Verona: Italy’s Most Romantic City

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and home of to some of the most dramatic opera you can see, Verona has all of the … Continue reading

September 7, 2012 · Leave a comment

5 Disappointing Historical Sites Around the World

You’ve traveled miles to stand before a historical site but now that it’s before you, all you can muster is a sinking feeling of disappointment. Sadly, some sites do not … Continue reading

August 9, 2012 · Leave a comment

5 Mathematical Foods from Around the World

Math surrounds us, from every day transactions to the structures that provide richness to our world, but how often do we look to our plates for mathematical stimulation? For most … Continue reading

May 8, 2012 · Leave a comment

8 Italian Cooking Courses for Garlic Lovers

Think of Italy and images of food don’t follow too far behind. Italy is a country rich in dishes that have a broad regional variance, but one aspect of their … Continue reading

March 5, 2012 · Leave a comment