Escape to enchanting lands where legendary heroes and dramatic settings of story and song come to life. Whether planning a trip or seeking to recapture the matchless mystique of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and other Celtic regions, soak up the richness of firsthand encounters that travel guides miss.From the evocative poetry of an old Irish melody sung by a beautiful tenor voice, to the haunting depths of Fingal's Cave on Scotland's remote Staffa Island, the journeys traverse the historic, cultural, scenic, and spiritual abundance of the Celtic world.?Walk the streets of Ireland's quaint village of Kenmare at Christmastime?Experience places and events that inspired memorable songs like Galway Bay?It's said St. Patrick rid Ireland of snakes, now learn who banished the demons?Traverse Wales' mountainous Snowdonia with Llywelyn the Great?View the expansive Cornish shoreline from the top of St. Michael's Mount ?Make a pilgrimage to the home of Celtic Spirituality on the Isle of IonaThe unique grandeur of the realm emerges further through travels that venture beyond Celtic lands.?Discover Iceland's answer to Scotland's Loch Ness monster?Relive an American president's praise for the people of a Celtic capital at NATO?Explore with Scotland's native son, John Muir, as he treks across America?Contemplate the legend of Taliesin through Frank Lloyd Wright's creationsOut of these stirring journeys come a collection of stories, recreating the memorable encounters with keepers of the celebrated folklore and countryside that make the Celtic World so special. Join the journey as you turn the pages, traveling the byways of these magical lands and beyond.