by loewendan | Aug 6, 2015 | Escorted, Europe, high season, Italy, Louvre, Paris, shoulder season, tourism, travel, Travel Tips, Uncategorized, venice, Versailles
“When is the best time to travel in Europe?” Great question! I think the answer is “whenever you can!” I am often asked about the merits of travelling in Europe during the so-called “shoulder” season as opposed to...
by loewendan | Oct 10, 2013 | Budapest, bus tour, Cathedral, context, Escorted, Europe, gothic, guide, History, Notre Dame, Tour, travel
Visiting Europe is a kind of historical re-awakening – a way of linking to our collective past. Walking down a centuries old cobblestone road, walking between centuries old buildings, I get the feeling that in some way, the past is alive in these...
by loewendan | Jan 19, 2013 | Belgium, Escorted, Europe, Europe Tour, European, France, Germany, Grand Tour, Guided, Italian, Italy, Rick Steves, Tour, tour guide, tourism, travel, Vacation
Upon return from one of my trips to Europe in 2012, a neighbour asked me, “So what do you do when you’re over there? I mean, you don’t even have a tan.”I actually did have some colour from hiking under the warm Italian sun in the...
by loewendan | Nov 7, 2012 | Bus, Election, Escorted, Europe, European, Guided, Rick Steves, Tour, Vacation
–> As frustrating and at times exacerbating as election campaigns can be, they are an intrinsic part of the freedom that is the core of our civilization. The right to take part in choosing your leader has not always been a right – through most of human...
by loewendan | Oct 16, 2012 | Bus, Escorted, Europe, European, Guided, Rick Steves, Tour, Vacation
Lake Bled (as seen from the castle terrace) – its natural beauty has drawn visitors for centuriesSlovenia is a tiny country, even by European standards. Driving from Austria to Italy? You might not even realize that you’ve passed through another...
by loewendan | Oct 6, 2012 | Bus, Escorted, Europe, European, Guided, Rick Steves, Tour, Vacation
–> North Wales is famous for its towering castles and rugged mountains. The walled town of Conwy, with its fine old shell of a castle is a perfect place to visit for both. Conwy is situated on the coast between the Irish Sea and Snowdonia...
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