Bonnie's Travel Blog
Ready to explore the world, one adventure at a time? Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, bustling city streets, or hidden gems off the beaten path, you've come to the right place. Join me as we uncover destinations, share insider tips, and dive deep into the stories that make travel so enriching. Let's embark on this journey together!
Dubrovnik Charms Visitors
DUBROVNIK CHARMS VISITORS WITH MEDIEVAL HISTORY, ANCIENT ARCHITECTURE, AND MEDITERRANEAN FLAVORS Dubrovnik, one of Croatia’s oldest cities dating back to the seventh century, is an historic jewel of the Adriatic, historically know as Ragusa (Italian) is in southern Dalmatia on the Adriatic Sea. The views of the Adriatic from Dubrovnik are majestic, explaining why it…
Split Croatia: A Homage to Ancient History and Delicious Recipes
Split the largest city on the Croatian coast lies on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea and spreads over a central peninsula and its surroundings; it is linked to the Adriatic islands and Apennine Peninsula. More than 900,000 tourists visit this destination each year. Diocletian’s Palace and Saint Domnius Cathedral provide history and architectural…
Passing Through the Old Port of Montreal
By Bonnie Carroll Old Town Quebec in Montreal, located adjacent to the Old Port of Montreal, is one of the most charming adventures travelers will experience in Quebec, Canada. The historic architecture in the Old Port area has such an attractive order to the eye and creates its own historical and fascinating story of the…
Quebec City’s Iconic Hotel is the Stuff Dreams are Made
De Je Vous Holiday Moments in Le Chateau Frontenac By Bonnie Carroll Arriving at the Quebec City Port in the early morning on the Viking Star I was simply thrilled to see the iconic and mighty Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac appear before me while sipping a coffee on my verandah. I have longed to visit…
Soaring Above Le Fjord-du-Saguenay
To Savor the Fall Colors of the Saguenay Quebec Fjords By Bonnie Carroll Saguenay Quebec Canada is in the Saguenay Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec on the Saguenay River, 120 miles south of Quebec City, at the confluence with the St. Lawrence River. It combines three burrows Chicoutimi, Jorquera and La Ball. It derived its name…
Time to Renew Your Passport
On several occasions I have had friends or writing associates call to tell me to share how freaked out they were because they had booked a cruise and suddenly realized their passport had expired, or was soon expiring and they needed to quickly renew it. Many destinations require more than six months from expiration date…
We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
Dear Life Bites Readers, We wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. We have some great traditional recipes and family destinations for December, along with some wonderful reviews on US & Canadian favorites. Much of this issue is filled with travel, food, entertainment events, and spa pleasures featuring products for home enjoyment. Our Holiday Gift guide has…
