With the return to school underway, summertime crowds in tourist hotspots begin to fade. The weather starts to cool, which means it’s the perfect time to plan your next adventure. Deep in the heart of Italy’s famed Tuscany region is a paradise for art lovers, history buffs and food aficionados.
When the autumn air feels crisper, the days begin to shorten and the leaves turn brilliant shades of gold before fluttering to the ground, I’m always reminded of the harvest season.
Sometimes you just need to wait for the oppressive heat of the summer to fade away before you can truly enjoy some of Europe’s best locations. With a family in tow, avoiding the heat can be even more important, especially with little ones.
Autumn is our favorite time of year in Deutschland. The seasonal specialties in restaurants around town are to die for; trees turn from green to gold to burgundy; and beer and wine flow freely at lively festivals nearly every weekend.
Austria invokes images of sophisticated elegance and quiet refinement. Often seen as an extension of Germany, Austria is more like a genteel cousin with its history, culture and identity.
London’s got Buckingham Palace, Paris can claim Versailles and Saint Petersburg has its Winter Palace. The German state of Baden-Württemberg has a no less stunning entrant in the palace sweeps: the Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg, or Ludwigsburg Palace.
Contemplating your upcoming Black Forest holiday, certain images inevitably spring to mind. Hikes through dense pine forests and past thundering waterfalls. Buying a cuckoo clock from the very craftsman who carved the piece. Feasting on a certain luscious and creamy cherry-chocolate cake.
Named one of the happiest places to live in the U.K., Inverness is situated on the northern coast of Scotland and is the capital and largest city of the Scottish Highlands.
The Scottish Highlands are undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places in the U.K. The vast, rugged wildland stretches over a large portion of western and northern Scotland.
The spectacular Swiss city of Geneva is a combination of Alpine beauty and bustling metropolitan life. Located on the southern shores of Lac Léman (Lake Geneva) in the southwest corner of Switzerland near the French border, it is the second-largest city in the country.
Shopping and eating are some of my favorite pastimes when visiting big cities. Whether you want to find unique souvenirs for loved ones back in the States or nosh on some delicious local eats, street markets are some of the best and most authentic spots to hit up.
If you grew up in the states, you might have fond memories of family camping trips. Campgrounds in the USA are often destinations unto themselves, with each spacious, shaded pitch fitted out with a fire pit and picnic table at a minimum.
When many people plan a weekend escape from the Kaiserslautern Military Community (KMC) area, they usually head toward more glitzy locales such as Paris or Munich. Sometimes the best places to visit are the ones you might not think of. Take Düsseldorf, for example.
Outdoorsy active types know the joy of hiking across Germany’s rolling vineyards, alongside its rivers and streams and through countless acres of dense forest. As the end of summer draws near, another type of landscape begs for exploration.
The incredibly scenic Amalfi Coast of southern Italy is nothing short of astounding. The sparkling blue seawater paired with quaint villages and delicious food lures visitors from all over the world. For the perfect beach experience, visit Spiaggia Grande in Positano.
Northern Ireland is as beautiful as it is complicated. As its name implies, the country is perched on the northern edge of Ireland. With the Republic of Ireland to the south, the city of Derry (Londonderry) shares a tumultuous past with both nations.
