This past weekend marked the unofficial beginning of summer here in the USA. Here we celebrate this with backyard barbecues, parades and fairs, and time by the pool. Europe is right behind, ready to celebrate summer with festivals and sitting at outdoor cafes. And what do we all need? Well, a drink of course! A lovely adult beverage, aka…
Slovenia is one of those countries that everyone who has been to, raves about. Where is this country? Well, for those of you who are geographically challenged, pull up a map of Europe and take a look. It’s really at the crossroads of western and central Europe. Bordered by Italy to the West, Austria to…
Today we’re going to Malta. “Where?” you ask. “Malta.” Yup, time for a geography lesson. You know what? I didn’t know a hell of a lot about Malta either. I mean, I had a rough idea of where it’s located, but that was about it. Thankfully, I have a friend who I was able to turn to for some…
“I bet this hurts your business,” someone said to me after the Brussels attack last week. And I responded with, “You’re more likely to be killed in a car accident than you are to be killed in a terrorist attack.” It’s true. So, the question then, “Is it safe to travel to Europe?” And…
Umbria is one of the regions of Italy that many folks have been heading to in the past few years. It’s right next to Tuscany and has a similar landscape and a shared history. Places like Assisi with its historical link to St Francis and Orvieto with it’s beautiful cathedral have been on many travelers’…
Europe accommodation can be confusing. B&B’s, pensions, inns, chateau – what the hell are all these? See, here in the US, we tend to stay more in hotels and motels. There are Hiltons and Holiday Inns and Marriotts. Motel 6 for those on a budget. And Four Seasons for those who want luxury. But, they’re…