Category Travel
Spring events in Germany often begin in mid-March and run through at least April. Spring has sprung in many places around the world. However, this is either not the case in my little micro-climate in the German mountains, or they… Continue Reading →
In this article, I am uncovering some of the secrets of Mainz, Germany. Providing an unexpected education that I wasn’t prepared for, this city turned out to be quite charming. It isn’t one of the places that most people mention… Continue Reading →
Beautiful cities in Germany are not hard to come by. What makes them beautiful can be fairly diverse too. Some have half-timbered houses, some have views of a river, still others have a castle perched on an overhead cliff. Heidelberg… Continue Reading →
Well, I went down the rabbit hole again. In working on this article about my visit to tiny Liechtenstein, I discovered that there is a difference between a micronation, a microstate, and a city-state. I won’t turn this into a… Continue Reading →
We never dreamed of living in a German small town. Yet here we are. Our first experiment in international living was one year in Cambridge, England. This was an extremely successful experience, so we decided to do it again. My… Continue Reading →
For Americans, Spring Break approaches! This means it is time to find the perfect travel lodging for an awesome trip. Your accommodations can make or break your experience, so today I am re-publishing my 2020 article on how to make… Continue Reading →
“What are you going to order?” “You know me, I just want to make sure there are fries.” “Well, you can get fries with the cheesesteak, the gyro, the fried rice and the quesadilla.” “Maybe I’ll get a combo of… Continue Reading →
I only attended a major league baseball game once in my life. It was not riveting. I left during the seventh inning and read in the newspaper the next day that the score never changed after I left. It failed… Continue Reading →
What is the Legacy Museum? What is the Legacy Museum? I am re-publishing my article from 2022, in which I encourage you to visit this amazing museum in Montgomery, Alabama. This article also helps you make the most of your… Continue Reading →
Today I am answering burning life questions like: What is there to see in York, England and what is there to eat in York, England? While there are many things about the English and Americans that aren’t that different, there… Continue Reading →
Are the activities on Isle of Wight all nature-related? After all, the word “isle” conjures up images of either palm trees or grassy hiking trails. Well, I am here to tell you that the Isle of Wight isn’t what you’re… Continue Reading →
When looking for a weekend getaway from Cambridge, deciding on a destination can be difficult. Is this because a traveler is starved for choices? No, in reality, the opposite is true. There are dozens of cities, towns and villages to… Continue Reading →
Quite a few of the research departments at Cambridge University set up museums for their collections. These free museums ensure that learning is continuous and that the public can enjoy a massive range of amazing specimens, rather than those same… Continue Reading →
There is no denying that a major reason people visit southwest England is to see the history in Bath. Now that I’ve spent a weekend there, I can see why. A visitor doesn’t need to be a history buff to… Continue Reading →
Cornwall is a large peninsula in the southwest corner of England that draws visitors year-round. What makes Cornwall so special? With a few extra hours in our weekend, we took a road trip to find out. Cornish used to be… Continue Reading →