by Craig Bresett | Nov 14, 2022 | Parma
The only real “Parmesan” cheese is made in the region of Parma in Italy. It’s a protected local agricultural product and all elements of its production must meet the strict standards of the Consorzio Del Formaggio Parmigiano Reggiano. They are...
by Craig Bresett | Nov 12, 2022 | Alps
The Very Best of the Alps One of the most gorgeous hikes in the world – take the lift to La Flégère from Chamonix and hike to Lac Blanc in the French Alps. Beautiful views of Mont Blanc and the entire range, and a fine alpine hut to rest your legs and enjoy a...
by Craig Bresett | Aug 12, 2019 | malmesbury
The Very Best of Southern England Malmesbury Abbey is a little off the tourist path – there’s no big coach park and hardly anyone else visiting here. It’s one of England’s ancient Christian sites, founded by a proselytizing Irish monk in the...
by Craig Bresett | Dec 24, 2018 | Belgium, Christmas, cougnou, Czech, eat like a local, food, lutefisk
1. Vánoční Rybí Polévka (Czech Christmas Fish Soup) – Czech Republic Harking back to a simpler time when meat was a luxury to most Europeans, the tradition of eating carp (a freshwater fish) for a treat at Christmas has remained strong in the Czech republic. ...
by Craig Bresett | Dec 21, 2018 | Christmas, Europe, Europe Tour, European, Uncategorized
The famous Christmas carol, penned in 1865 by English writer William Chatterton Dix on his “death bed” (he later recovered), asks the question “What child is this, who laid to rest, on Mary’s lap is sleeping?” and answers “This is...
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