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With the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Summer Games shifting to summer 2021, I began reminiscing about the world-class sporting event staged every four years.
Sorry – This isn’t meant as an exposé as to the best places to indulge in all your favorite vices while visiting amazing Amsterdam.
Known as the unofficial capital of the champagne region, Reims is a striking city that provides French flair, delectable eats, history and of course, sparkling wine.
At some point in time, virtually all military families have endured assignments that weren’t quite their cup of tea. It could be due to location, moving away from dear friends, or leaving favorite schools.
Budapest, Hungary’s capital, is a striking city many may overlook. Between the merger of three cities­–Buda, Pest and Óbuda­­­–this city has an interesting history which shows in the culture, food and buildings.
If you are a fan of the classic 1980s sitcom “The Golden Girls,” you more than likely remember the sassy character, Sophia reminiscing about her native island with the iconic line, “Picture it, Sicily!
Still hesitant about hopping on a plane for your summer vacay? Caution is never a bad thing. Also never a bad thing is a road trip to new horizons. But with the whole clan confined to the car for hours on end, nerves will often fray.
There is a tiny city on a tiny island in a very big ocean. Sardinia’s capital, Cagliari, is only 33 square miles, a blip on the radar when compared to the major Italian cities like Rome, nearly 500 square miles.
While you could certainly spend your entire time in Europe viewing castles and wandering through museums, where is the fun in that? Mix things up a bit and get ready to tackle some of the most thrilling activities Europe has to offer.
Before the outbreak of COVID–19, my husband and I spent five days traveling across the island of Sicily. While we typically like to plan each day of any trip, the small geographic size, low costs and many sights allowed us to drive across the whole island without a concrete plan in mind.
Heidelberg has charm, Cologne a cathedral, Frankfurt its skyscrapers and Stuttgart is the home of some fancy automobiles. So what’s the often-overlooked city of Bonn got to offer? Fans of art, architecture and culture are in for a pleasant surprise here!
Following the euphoria of the celebrations for V-E day and the end of World War II in May of 1945, the hard work of rebuilding Germany and other war-ravaged areas of Europe loomed large. 
Peacefully resting the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and the coast of North Africa is Malta. While the island is currently a prime place to vacation, this wasn’t always true. Malta’s history has been plagued with sieges, wars and various rulers.
At just over 307 miles long, the High Scardus Trail is a long-distance hiking and biking opportunity that outdoor enthusiasts can’t resist.
Military OneSource provides free, online resources to service members and their families via the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Digital Library.
Being stationed in the United Kingdom, I always seem to find myself looking to vacation elsewhere. With cheap flights to mainland Europe on the rise, staying home may not be your first choice for a break. However, who says you need to jet off to Europe for an escape?