Ever wish you could go back to summer camp? As each school year draws to a close and the hazy days of summer cast their spell, I’m always drawn into reminiscence of my days as a camp counselor. Some of the best summers of my life where spent at camp, and many of my most […]
Archive for 2014
London – Classic and Chic
From my seat on the Eurostar coming into St. Pancras station from Paris, my eyes widen at my first glimpse of London. One of the largest stations in London, St. Pancras/Kings Cross can be a bit overwhelming. Equal parts historic and modern, it seems to dwarf the many rail lines that run into its open […]
Paris, the City of Lights at its Brightest
Paris, the City of Lights at its Brightest – July 15th Our visit to Paris has been perfectly timed, though unwittingly so. The French national holiday, Bastille Day, takes place on July 14th, the day after our arrival. Though we will miss most of the festivities, as our plans take us to Normandy on the […]
Normandy, in the Footsteps of Heroes
Normandy, in the Footsteps of Heroes – July 14th As Phillip and I drive through the rural French countryside, we chat about our grandfathers and the pieces of “real life” history that they’ve told us about over the years. My grandfather landed at Omaha Beach in 1944, and Phillip’s grandfather at Utah Beach, just up […]
The Swiss Alps – My Happy Place
The Swiss Alps – My Happy Place, July 12th I must admit, even a travel consultant has favorites. Mine are the Swiss Alps, particularly the Lauterbrunnen Valley and surrounding peaks of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The name Lauterbrunnen literally means “many fountains,” and it fits this special place. Home to 72 waterfalls, all pouring […]
Fairytales in Real Life
Fairytales in Real Life, July 9th Fairytales are, by nature, conjured by the creative mind of an imaginative writer. However, almost all are inspired to some degree by actual circumstances or places, and deep in the heart of Bavaria lies the castle that is said to have inspired the children’s tale of Sleeping Beauty. The […]
“The Hills are alive…”
Charmed by Salzburg, July 8th Though many European cities are well-traveled and quite enjoyable, Salzburg has more than its fair share of charm. On this my first visit here, I thought it surely couldn’t be as captivating as the guidebooks and reviews recite. But it is, and more so than I could even imagine. Driving […]
Greetings from Munich!
Sunday in Munich, July 6th Church bells are tolling and shops are closed for the day, but the streets are filled with people. This is Munich at its best. The commercial facade of one of Europe’s largest and most visited cities is put away for the day, and locals and tourists alike are out to […]
Puerto Vallarta – Mexican Culture as We Know It
On very short notice this spring, I found myself whisked away with friends to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Though this country is near to my heart, I’ve never been to this Pacific coast city, nestled in the Bay of Banderas. As the plane touched down and we made our way into town, I got my first […]