07 Oct
2024
I thought about America and our founding fathers while visiting Philadelphia. We are a great country, but need to face our challenges.
30 Sep
2024
I am changing the focus of my blog and YouTube channel back to billboards to me, BB2ME. It is time to share my life lessons again.
01 Aug
2024
Doug Keating shares his top 10 travel destinations in Europe’s most popular countries, highlighting regions like the Dordogne in France, Andalucia in Spain, and Emilia Romagna in Italy for their unique attractions. Additionally, he adds his interest in historical and natural sites in places like Istanbul, Turkey, and the Ionian Islands in Greece.
31 Jul
2024
The author, Doug Keating, advises focusing on one region during a short trip to Europe and shares his top five favorite regions: Bavaria in Germany, Scotland in the UK, Tuscany in Italy, Catalonia in Spain, and Alsace in France. He also includes tips for better visits and adds a bonus region, Normandy, France.
19 Jul
2024
Doug Keating shares his top ten European trips over the past decade, detailing visits to Catalonia, Bavaria, Southern Germany, Portugal, Italy, London, Brussels, Paris, Dublin, Spain, Edinburgh, and the Netherlands. He recounts lessons and insights from each trip, offering practical travel advice for families and solo travelers alike.
30 Jun
2024
Doug Keating shares tips on avoiding common tourist mistakes while traveling in Europe. He highlights errors such as picking the wrong route, over-scheduling, visiting only popular sites, traveling during peak seasons, and failing to make reservations. He also advises against showcasing American behavior. The goal: enjoy a stress-free, immersive European vacation.
09 Jun
2024
Doug Keating shares his love for Barcelona in this blog post, highlighting its captivating sights, unique architecture by Gaudi, renowned cuisine, prime Mediterranean location, and distinctive Catalan culture. He also mentions Barcelona’s football heritage but warns about the tourist crowds during summer months. Keating provides five helpful tips for visiting the city.
26 May
2024
In 2024, Doug Keating suggests seasoned, budget, and adventurous travelers explore five lesser-known European countries: Slovenia, Montenegro, Albania, Bulgaria, and North Macedonia. These nations offer natural beauty, affordability, and unique experiences with potential culture shock due to less developed infrastructure and fewer English speakers.
15 May
2024
Doug Keating outlines his desire to visit five small European countries he’s never explored or hasn’t visited in a while, favoring them for easy navigation and relative safety. These countries include the Czech Republic, known for Prague and its beer; Croatia, famous for its coastline and historical sites; Slovakia, recognized for its landscapes and castles; Denmark, noted for Copenhagen and its accessibility; and Switzerland, admired for its beauty but known as Europe’s most expensive country. Doug emphasizes careful budget planning for Switzerland.
09 May
2024
Doug Keating plans to explore five of Europe’s largest countries he’s never visited or revisited this decade, excluding Russia and Ukraine due to safety concerns. His list includes Sweden, Norway, Poland, Hungary, and Greece, highlighting their unique attractions despite their potential high travel costs.