As our ship sailed through the Aegean Sea to the Greek island of Patmos, my excitement began to build. I had read quite a bit about Patmos’ rich history and natural beauty before we left for our trip, and this was one of the places I was most interested in exploring. Patmos is one of […]
Bicycles and boat-lined canals are everywhere you look in this historic, beautiful city. Amsterdam?? No, Leiden, a small, friendly university “town” of approximately 117,000 inhabitants – and only a 20 minute train ride from Schipol airport. We have often returned to Leiden after discovering it in the mid-1970′s and think it is one of the […]
Fleas are responsible for the charm that draws admiring visitors to Siena. That’s because the damage they caused back in 1348 left the city crippled, unable to change, and stuck in the Middle Ages. The dreaded Black Death, brought by flea-carrying rats, struck Europe’s crowded cities and decimated entire populations. Half the people of Siena […]
Traveling to Europe, or anywhere that is unfamiliar to you, can be a challenge. We consider ourselves experienced travelers, but on our last trip to Germany, I missed the train and was separated from my husband. Here’s the travel travail story:
Rasnov (pronounced Ryshnov) is a small town in Transylvania, central-western Romania, that is home to a spectacular fortified complex. While major Transylvanian cities such as Brasov and Sibiu are famous for their medieval city walls, the Rasnov fortification is older than theirs, its construction having commenced in 1241. It is called the “peasant citadel” as […]
An hour of curvy roads brought me to Rocca delle Macíe winery in Tuscany. It’s a special time of year because the olive trees are in flower, the tiny, white, star-shaped flowers lasting only five to six days. This morning, I had a private tour and wine tasting with the winery’s top sommelier, Georgeta Perhald. […]
Where to Stay in Bath This not a comprehensive list, it is just our picks for the best hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses in Bath. We have arranged the accommodations by price , from expensive to inexpensive. That doesn’t necessarily mean that the more expensive properties are better; there are some very luxurious Guest Houses […]
Montreux and Vevey are known as the “Pearls of the Swiss Riviera,” and I can only concur. I will never forget the stunning beauty of this area and the wealth of things to do and see. Be sure to take a boat ride on the lake; you will not forget it.
There is no lack of restaurants in Tuscany and the cuisine is known for its use of fresh ingredients and fragrant olive oil. The following are our tried and true recommendations for good eating in Tuscany.
Bulgaria’s countryside is largely untouched by tourism, with its mountains and gorges; it looks like landscape out of a fairytale. It is a wonderful destination for travelers with a taste for nature in its full glory and for those who want to escape the overbuilt resorts.