by loewendan | Nov 28, 2012 | Bavaria, Christkindlmarkt, Christmas, Europe, Germany, Kathe Wohlfahrt, Market, Museum, Rick Steves, Rothenburg, Tour, travel
Nobody does Christmas like the Germans, and for good reason. All over German speaking Europe, but especially in Bavaria, the tradition of the Christkindlmarkt (Christmas market) goes back 700 years. In town squares throughout Germany right now, local...
by loewendan | Nov 21, 2012 | Baccalà, Baccalà alla Vicentina, cuisine, Europe, food, gnocchi, Grand Tour, Italian, knodel, napoli, pesto, pizza, Tagliatelle al Tartufo, tartufo, Tour, travel, truffles
Italy is defined by its regions. Just as you would expect the culture and cuisine of Mississippi to be different from that of Maine, you should expect that the culture and cuisine of Tuscany is different from that of Lazio or Liguria. A smart...
by loewendan | Nov 14, 2012 | Europe, France, Remembrance Day, travel, Verdun, Veterans Day, World War 1, WW I
Verdun. For a past generation, this one simple word evoked all the horror of war. Displacement, destruction, devastation, death. Hyperbole is not even possible when describing the events of the Battle of Verdun. Verdun is a town that found itself on the eastern...
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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