Autumn in Germany
Hamburg, Germany has more bridges than any other city in the world. Its 2,500 bridges are staggeringly more than Venice, Amsterdam and London combined! Packed with chic restaurants, trendy cafes, museums, bars and clubs, Hamburg is an ideal destination for culture vultures, foodies and partygoers alike. Early Autumn is a pleasant time to visit Hamburg, […]
Fall into Wellness at Greek Thermal Spas
With peak summer travel in the rear-view mirror, autumn is a wonderful time for a wellness trip in the cradle of western civilization. Early fall means the Aegean and Ionian Seas are still an ideal temperature for swimming along sandy beaches and rocky coves – sometimes adjacent to an archeological site like the Sanctuary of Hera, […]
A Danube River Cruise Dazzles the Senses
Sailing along Europe’s Danube River conjures images of historic castles, rolling vineyards and UNESCO World Heritage towns. With flowers in bloom, spring is a great time to visit. Fewer crowds compared to summer means easier access to popular attractions along with money saving opportunities. A Danube River Cruise offers a treasure trove of highlights. Companies […]
Fall Foliage Travels from Heidelberg to Happy Valley in Celebration of Oktoberfest
Frequently void of huge crowds found during summer and the holidays, autumn is a wonderful season to travel. Amid generally pleasant early October temperatures, fall foliage dazzles us with colors that evoke childhood memories of a fruit loops bowl. Fall is also a wonderful time of year to join our German friends around the world in […]
Road Tripping: From State Parks to the Parthenon
Like many, I’ve chosen not to fly during the peak of the coronavirus pandemic. But that does not mean staying home. The great American road trip is hip again, and I’ve racked up thousands of additional miles on the odometer this year. I’ve taken road trips within the US around the eastern half of the country from […]
Captive by COVID for the Holidays
With coronavirus cases in the US exploding at an astonishing rate, the answer to “how will I spend the holidays” is currently unknown. I live in the D.C. area with my Australian wife, Bell, but no extended family are close by or in our bubble. A few weeks ago, we planned to drive to Buffalo, NY for Thanksgiving. That’s where […]