Aperitivo is Italy’s happiest hour: For the price of a single drink, bars throw in an extensive buffet of traditional and exotic snacks. Usually beginning around five and continuing for two to three hours, aperitivo is one of my favorite Italian customs, and Milan is one of the best places to find it. Whether pausing […]
The Gard, located in the Languedoc Roussillon region of France, holds many relics of its Roman past. It is the home of Nimes, Agues Mortes and portions of the wild Camargue. Not to be missed is the spectacular Pont du Gard, a UNESCO Heritage site, a massive aqueduct built by the Romans to bring water […]
Limestone towers, capped like gnome’s hats, cast long shadows over the streets. A dry sun bakes the village. The men gather in the cool of cafes to smoke and drink endless cups of black tea. Up on the hill, three women in white headscarves hold baskets of laundry on their hips, stooping to shoo away a […]
The museum-town of Trogir is located on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast. Surrounded by a sparkling sea and 2300 years of history, this little town counts itself among the best preserved Romanesque-Gothic towns in Central Europe. Also known as the Stone Beauty, Trogir is situated a mere 20 km from the city of Split, making it a […]
This is the fourth in my “Travel Reading” series of posts. For a list of books that deal with French culture and politics in general, check out my post, “Travel Reading: French Culture“. For more information on French Food, take a look at Travel Reading: Food and Culinary Writings. To read about the experiences of […]
Discussions of Irish beer usually begin and end with one word: Guinness. There is no doubt that Arthur Guiness’ great creation is the most famous beer in the world, let alone in Ireland. But there is much more to the beer scene on the Emerald Isle than just the meal-in-a-glass that draws all the headlines.
The Northern Lights are a natural phenomenon that can be seen throughout the Northern Hemisphere. The Aurora Borealis have been unexplained by man for thousands of years until recently, and many people flock to several countries throughout the Northern Hemisphere to experience this wonder. So, where can tourists go to capture the full beauty of […]
A number of people have asked us how we came to be boating on the canals and rivers of Europe. Here is the short version:
Kids / Laos, Vangvieng Vientiane is the largest city and major commercial center, and it has been the nation's capital since 1560. The country's main airport is located here.