Did you know that the number of Italians who immigrated to the United States from 1820 to 2004 is equal to the current population of Colorado, or say Minnesota, or even Maryland? Paul Scopel here with ‘You, Me and The Dock’ and your traveling Italy concierge. Five and a half million Italians left their families...
Barcelona, the Bold – Part dos
If you enjoyed Paul Scopel’s first Barcelona travel article, then you are sure to love his Barcelona, the Bold – Part dos. The adventure continues. This exciting adventure is sponsored by Mary’s Travel Desk. Enjoy a full service experience with a few personal touches included. Don’t let the world pass you by. Contact Mary’s Travel Desk today and...
Barcelona Spain, the Bold
You must definitely add Barcelona, Spain to your bucket list. Hello and thanks for traveling with us again. My name is Paul Scopel with You, Me and The Dock. I have been absent for awhile with my travels. However, I am back and ready to go! Barcelona is a beautiful city that lies on...
Are you ready for Italy!
Are you ready for Italy? Italy is one of the most sought after vacation destinations in Europe. All the centuries old layers of art, world class wines & Cuisine, and picturesque cities make this a dream come true getaway. If you are planning a first time trip to Italy, you need to first...
Rolling out the Sedona Red Carpet
What a memorable week it has been! As a harbinger of spring, beautiful Sedona, Arizona rolls out the red carpet to host the Sedona International Film Festival each year. This fabulous gala was founded in 1994 and has been an annual event ever since. During this festive week, theater goers overdose on a steady flow...
See you in Siena
Imagine that you find a book at a garage sale and suddenly the main character steps out of the pages to be front and center before you! That amazing character, Dario Castagno becomes our “in-person” tour guide in Siena, Italy, as well as his family’s winery in the Chianti region. Hello everyone, it’s Paul Scopel...
A quick peek at Pisa, Italy
With every trip to Italy, I try to visit a new destinations so we can check off another box on our bucket list. My name is Paul Scopel. I will be your guide throughout this exciting adventure. Some of you might know me from my past travel articles. With over 15 trips to this charmed country, I still...
Florence the magnificent!
The magnificent city of Florence! It’s the center and source of the Renaissance age, which makes it a very popular place to visit when in Italy. Florence is a pedestrian friendly city, so slip on your most comfortable shoes and walk with me. My name is Paul Scopel and I will be your guide through this majestic venue that seems to be frozen in...
Where Golf Was Born
St. Andrews Scotland, UK is where golf began and where the world’s cameras will be focused this July. St. Andrews is a timeless quaint village where golf pilgrims travel to find their Mecca, where ruins tell far off legends, and where the Royals pursue higher education at the oldest University in Scotland. I for one will be glued to...