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…
Well, I can tell you, it was pretty easy. I mean, these are the Swiss Alps! Some of the most famous and most beautiful and most iconic mountains in the world. And for a mountain gal like me, it was a given that I’d fall head over heels. I had decided to visit my American friend…
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…
We all hear stories about how Americans don’t use all their vacation days and how we don’t travel that much, especially internationally. I’ve personally never understood this. Why would you NOT use those days? You need a break from your job, for pete’s sake! Then I’ll hear about folks who use their vacation days, but…
Over looked and under rated on most traveler’s radar, Nîmes is the jewel in the crown of the Languedoc-Roussillon region – a region that includes the western Mediterranean coast of France, stretching from the Rhône valley in the east, to the Spanish border in the south-west. Bigger cities and beach towns attract hordes of Eurotrippers while this…