London is not only about museums, monuments, cathedrals and palaces. It is also about markets, big and small, and many are sprinkled throughout the capital. If you are visiting London for more than just a weekend, I strongly recommend dropping by the Portobello Market. Running from Chepstow Villas to just under the Westway, it is a colorful, […]
Cleversulzbach, Germany is a dangerous place if you are the mother of a famous German poet. Two such women lie in the village’s tiny graveyard. Elisabeth Schiller, whose son Friedrich wrote “Ode to Joy,” died in 1802 while visiting the village, where her son-in-law was the parish priest. Her gravestone, which just says “Schiller’s mother”, […]
Puglia’s Cuisine is seafood rich and fresh, and that includes Puglia’s antipasti. Ricotta-stuffed mozzarella, swordfish carpaccio, fresh ricotta wrapped with prosciutto and dribbled with balsamic, stuffed mussels, stewed sweet bell peppers, marinated octopus, and mushroom fonduta–the parade of antipasti seems endless when dining in Puglia restaurants. Commonly listed as Antipasto della Casa or simply Antipasti […]
The lovely city of Alesund is situated at the peak of the fjords in the Sunnmore region and consists of five Islands. Amazingly, there are subsea tunnel connections to/from the city centre to many of these islands. The city of Alesund, with a population of 40,000, is known for its architecture in Art Nouveau style, its surrounding […]
An island best known as the once home of a Seventh Wonder of the World (The Colossus), Rhodes is popular both for its rich history and its warm weather. Greek ruins and remnants of the Knights Hospitallers fortifications dot the island, while rocky beaches attract numerous tourists seeking sun-related activities like diving and surfing. The […]
I just wanted to let you all know that Spain has designed a really great new website. On this website, you can get panoramic views of the country and cities, Lots of great routes to use to explore the country and my absolute favorite tool: the virtual city tour. You can go to the Multimedia […]
Introduction To France France is a country of diverse cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and tantalizing cuisines. For many, Paris is all they know of France. While Paris is a city of incredible sights, sounds, food, and drink, the rest of France also has much to offer. Whether it’s the wind-whipped coasts of Brittany, the sun-drenched sandy […]
I was in Strasbourg, France recently and I have to say, Strasbourg is Christmas Central. There are several Christmas markets that are chock full of great food, drink and Christmas crafts. But, what really struck me was the way the shop owners decorated their storefronts. Below, you’ll find a gallery of photos taken in Strasbourg this December. […]
Most of my visit to Leuven was in the evening, so it was a mood-oriented experience. On a long walk through the blue Leuven dusk, the architecture stood out against the sky in an almost fantastical way. The incredible Gothic Town Hall in the Great Market Square cut an intricate silhouette against the sky, and […]
As the holidays roll around again, we want to share with you our ideas for gifts for that special traveler on your list. The gifts I have chosen cost from hundreds of dollars to under a five-spot, so we offer something for everyone’s budget.