by loewendan | Jul 8, 2015 | cell phone, European, Rick Steves, sim card
If you want (or need) to stay connected with home or work while you’re traveling in Europe, or you want the ability to easily call ahead to hotels/restaurants, you may want to invest in a European SIM card. Though it is possible to use your North American phone...
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 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 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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