Featured Stories
Breathtaking and otherworldly, that is how it feels to step out of the stone tunnel and into the historical town of Monemvasia, Greece. This car-free town is located on the Peloponnese, about a four-hour drive from Athens and was built carved into the rock facing the sea.
I used to hate going places by myself. Moving to Germany added to those hesitations because upon arriving I didn’t know much German. It also meant that I had no one to go places with as I left everyone I knew (besides my spouse) behind in the States.
For many, Transylvania conjures up images of vampires, werewolves and other creatures of the night. I have survived Halloween in Transylvania and discovered that the real Romania is far more fascinating, and spookier, than the folklore.
Land of legends
The cold, dark and bleak days of Germany’s winter are upon us. The cheerful magic of the Christmas markets made December burn bright.
Home to sun-drenched coastlines, dramatic cliffs, sapphire-blue lakes and an abundance of mountains, Italy boasts fantastic nature spots. From the ever-popular Cinque Terre to the Dolomites, there is no shortage of outdoor discovery and adventure.
