As we turn the calendar from May to June, there is so much promise—summer vacation, days and evenings filled with sun, colorful flowers and blissful blue sky—what we ache for in the dreary months of winter.
As we turn the calendar from May to June, there is so much promise—summer vacation, days and evenings filled with sun, colorful flowers and blissful blue sky—what we ache for in the dreary months of winter.
Traveling with teenagers poses its own set of challenges. After living in Europe for four years, there are only so many old towns, cathedrals and squares my teens can visit before it all begins to run together.
Traveling with teenagers poses its own set of challenges. After living in Europe for four years, there are only so many old towns, cathedrals and squares my teens can visit before it all begins to run together.
Germans have the reputation of striving toward excellence in all they do, and one could argue that this desire to always be at the top of their game extends to how they choose to spend their leisure time.
Although it’s one of four countries in the United Kingdom, it’s fair to say England often feels like two. One is filled with enchanting tales of knights and chivalry, Muggles and teen wizards, Beatrix Potter and William Shakespeare.
Living in Europe affords us the opportunity to step back in time. Towering cathedrals, picturesque cobblestone squares and monuments can be found at almost every turn in every country.
Known for the spectacular Scottish Highlands in the north and the regal nobility of Edinburgh on the southeastern coast, there is no shortage of places to experience Scottish hospitality. Located right in the center of the country is the beating heart of Glasgow.
As we inch closer to the beginning of summer and the longest day of the year, we can’t help but start planning (or at least daydreaming) what outdoor adventures the summer may bring.
Whenever we get visitors, I’m proud to show them around the handsome wine village I now call home. First mentioned in a document dating back to 765, my adopted town has more than its fair share of landmarks and history.
How do you get your thrills? If you’re always on the lookout for something higher, faster and steeper, you just might find that a water slide ticks all your boxes.
Situated in the Mediterranean, there is a gem. Though this beauty may be known for its vivacious atmosphere, the towns, locals, food and beaches are what make this island one worth coming back to. We’re talking about Ibiza, the “Isla Blanca” (white island) of the Balearic Sea.
Good things take time. Italy’s Lago di Garda, the country’s largest lake, and a stunner at that, was formed 1.5 million years ago, and the basin that holds it is the result of geological events that took place over the course of 200 million years.
Just a two-hour drive from Frankfurt or Nuremberg, or a half-hour’s ride from Würzburg, the regal spa town of Bad Kissingen beckons with splendid scenery, a rich history peopled with famed personalities and healing mineral waters.
