Vive la France!
The best surprise of the Normandy trip was the drive through the rolling hills and dotted farm houses that encapsulate the entire region.
Arras, Lille & Normandy, France
Seaside recreation is thriving in Normandy; the soldiers who liberated it would be pleased to see that all is back as it should be.
Austria the Winter Away
It is no surprise that Vienna topped the 2010 Mercer consulting group’s annual Quality of Living survey of world cities.
Skiing the Unbelievably Beautiful Italian Dolomite Mountains
Ski touring in Italy is highly civilized and geared to a broad cross-section of skiers.
Italy’s Best-Kept Secret
Faithful to the best kind of stereo-types, Italy was full of enthusiastic people, beautiful architecture, amazing wine and superb espresso.
Tale of Two Cities…Part Two: Bratislava
In the middle of Europe lies a very small but proud country, with a small but lovely capital city.
A Tale of Two Cities…Part 1: Berlin
A city formerly divided, both figuratively and literally, by a giant wall now adorned with art and graffiti from all over the globe...
The Coolest Capital in Europe and the German Riviera
The Germans do it all and have it all. It is no surprise that Germany holds the annual record as one of the world's most visited countries.
Ireland Welcomes You Home
Thanks to the oceanic climate, the south of Ireland is a beautiful lush green carpet peppered with farms and plenty of history.
Vienna
Vienna was waking in all its winter splendour and we were pretty excited that we would have 6 days to learn more about its charms.