Around the World in 80 Photos

The Brogan family are an American Mother of Divine Grace family traveling across Ireland for six months! Here is how they juggle school, traveling and site-seeing! What prompted you to travel to Ireland? Our family has been wanting to travel to Ireland for a long time, since our grandparents and great-grandparents came from Ireland.  My husband and I planned trips twice before, but each time I becam...

Ashford Castle Ashford Castle, County Mayo, lies on the banks of the River Cong where it enters the Loch (lake) Corrib in the west of Ireland. It was first built by the Burk family next to a monastic site by Anglo Normans. 3 ½ centuries later, following a battle, the castle was taken over by Sir Richard Bingham.   In the late seventeenth century, it was handed over to the Brown family,...

Seat belts fastened, because it’s time for another tour Around the World! This time our destination is Madrid and Segovia, with MODG Student David Stearns. Follow the travels of MODG student David Stearns through his photos. Segovia “My favorite part of Segovia is when we went up the castle tower,” David told MODG News. Madrid “My favorite part of Madrid was the fish market where w...

Vienna, Austria, is a wonderful city, filled with many incredible things! I have had the opportunity to visit twice, most recently over Thanksgiving break with my family. Here’s a guide to some of our favorite places in Austria! 1. St. Stephen’s Cathedral No trip to Austria would be complete without visiting St. Stephen’s! The cathedral is a masterpiece of gothic architect...

All aboard for another stop on our world tour! This time, we'll be seeing the sights of Italy with reporters Faith Costello and Gwynith Hayden!   Faith said her favorite part of Italy was Florence, with all its beautiful shops and scenery!   My favorite part of Italy was Padua. Saint Anthony of Padua is my confirmation saint, and his basilica is breathtaking!   Send...

MODG Student Gabrielle Olmstead sent in photos from her travels in the Dominican Republic. Thanks, Gabrielle!     Have you ever been to the Dominican Republic? Tell us about it and send in photos of your travels through Submit Your Idea!

Sam Herbison sent in this photo of Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Thanks, Sam!     Have you ever been to Lake Coeur d'Alene? Tell us about it and send in your photos through Submit Your Idea!...

First stop on our world tour: France!     Take a visual tour of France with this slideshow!   I loved traveling through France with my grandmother and friends this summer! My favorite part was visiting the religious sites of France. We had the opportunity to see the bodies of Saint Bernadette, Saint John Vianney, and Margaret Mary Alacoque, all of whom I greatly admire. Europ...