Top things to do in Krakow, Poland
7-Day Normandy and Brittany Itinerary
Best things to see in Normandy and Brittany
Krakow, Poland: Part Two of a 9-Day Itinerary
Three Cities of Poland: Part One of a 9-Day Itinerary
Highlights of Warsaw on our 9-day tour of three Polish cities
A Walk on the Pink Granite Coast of Brittany
From Perros-Guirec to Ploumanac’h on the Sentiers des Douaniers on the Brittany coast
Packing Guide for Easy Desert Hiking
Tips for easy hiking in the desert
3 Days in Paris: Best Things to Do
Best things to do in Paris when you’ve been before
Charmed by Dinan, an Irresistible Town in Brittany
Dinan, France — a most charming town in Brittany
Top Things to Do in Cologne, Germany
Fun and interesting things to do in Cologne, Germany As wonderful as it was to visit Cologne during our first visit several years ago, we were thrilled to get a second “sniff of Cologne” during our Viking Rhine Getaway cruise. Gliding along the Rhine on a sunny morning, we watched the…
Wine on the Rhine: A Taste of Alsace
Wine tasting in the picturesque Alsace region of France
Rome’s Enchanting Quartiere Coppedé
Step outside of the most well-known areas of Rome and visit the Quartiere Coppedé where architect Gino Coppedé’s designs take you into a fairytale world.
Shame-less Matera, Italy: A Cultural Rebirth
Matera: From the “shame of Italy” to European Capital of Culture 2019
Nature and Architecture in Harmony at Taliesin West
Visiting Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West in Scottsdale, Arizona
Exploring Veneto: 5 Great Side Trips from Asolo
From our romantic apartment in Asolo, we not only enjoyed the culture and lifestyle of the captivating town just beyond our doorstop, we had easy access to other wonders of the Veneto region of Italy on side trips during our four-day stay. With our expert guides and gracious hosts Mr. TWS and I explored highlights that included regional wine, art, and architecture. Here are five places that we recommend for your Veneto itinerary.
Christmas in Europe: Dazzling Markets and Rich Traditions
My favorite places in Europe to kick off the Christmas season My first time: England Christmas in London I’ll never forget our first European Christmas experience in London. We enthusiastically soaked up the festive decorations, lively pubs, busy shops, Evensong service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, and the traditional tree lighting…
Medieval Guimarães: Portugal’s First Capital
Guimaraes, Portugal — a UNESCO World Heritage Site