by loewendan | Jul 11, 2015 | bargain, Europe, European, France, Paris, Shopping, Tour, tour guide, travel
Nobody is going to accuse me of being a fashionista (I’m not even sure that term can be applied to a male?). But I know from having taken thousands of travellers through La Ville Lumière (the city of light) that a “break” from the landmarks and...
by loewendan | Jul 9, 2015 | Bavaria, Beer, Dishes, food, Germany, travel, Uncategorized
Bavarians don’t just eat beer. They also eat food. And it is some of the heartiest, earthiest, heaviest food in Europe. Heavy in a good way, like an anchor that keeps you from floating away from the beer garden. Here to make your mouth water, are 5...
by loewendan | May 28, 2015 | discover, Europe, metro, Paris, travel, Travel Tips
Paris is one the world’s great cities, but it can also be overwhelming for a first-time visitor. Here are five good tips on what to expect from travel blogger Christine Gilbert: How does one write about Paris? Do they talk about the beauty of the city or the...
by loewendan | May 14, 2015 | café, coffee, eat like a local, espresso, Firenze, Florence, food, gelato, Italy, pizza, travel
Florence is on everyone’s must-visit list in Italy and is full of fabulous art, shopping, and yes—food. Over at Walkingfarfromhome.com they’ve researched five tasty and inexpensive bites to try while in Florence—perfect for a quick break from one of...
by loewendan | Apr 9, 2014 | Alps, Bolzano, Dolomites, Europe, History, Italy, Ötzi, travel
Bolzano is a fascinating stop on our Grand Tour. It’s located in the Italian Alps, but German speaking. Along with its outstanding natural beauty it houses one of Europe’s most interesting archeological finds: Ötzi, the mummified remains of a prehistoric...
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...
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