Exploring the Heel of Italy: Puglia (Apulia)
It would seem Italy has become an annual destination for me. Last year it was Emilia-Romagna, the Food Valley of
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Europe
Next Stop: Madrid
In trying to get to Namibia, I ended up in Spain. Let me explain: we had a tremendous trip planned
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Taking the Ferry from Greece to Turkey
Long historical enemies, the Turks and the Greeks, especially along the Aegean Sea, have more in common than many will
Read MoreSearching for Sophie: Munich, the White Rose, and Sophie Scholl
The lessons of history that I learned between pages of books and in sterile lecture halls compare little to the
Read MoreThe Emperor’s Digs: Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
Forget what you know about summer homes. This “summer palace” of the Habsburg family, a home to many a
Read MoreCzech Loves You Philip Morris (and the Bone Church)
There are some oddball museums out there — The SPAM Museum, Lawnmower Museum, The Dan Quayle Museum — and you
Read MoreVienna’s Coffee House Culture: Café Central
In 2011, The UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage listed “Viennese coffee house culture” as “Intangible Cultural
Read MoreCruising the Danube River: Salzburg Day Trip Photo Gallery
It’s one of those confessions I loathe to make because anyone within earshot will go into spasms of disbelief and
Read MoreBiking the Danube River: Shore Excursion
The most attractive section of the Danube River cruise is the stretch known as The Wachau, a 25-mile portion of
Read MoreCruising the Danube River: A Visit to Melk
Melk lies at the western end of The Wachau, a 25-mile river valley that is celebrated as a UNESCO World
Read MorePhotos: One Day in Munich
Just before the Danube River cruise, we arrived in Munich from Vienna using Eurail passes. We had a few hours in
Read MoreCruising the Danube River: Passau
We took the train from Munich and then walked from the station to the port where we boarded the River
Read MoreAn Afternoon in Munich: My First Anti-Nazi Protest
Today we spent the day in Munich not sightseeing, but catching up with old friends. Chris, a Munich resident took
Read MoreMy Latest Travels: Spring in Europe by River and Rail
I’ve been spending so much time in Asia these last few years (164 blog posts and many Asia-related articles, galleries,
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