One of my favorite travel memories from childhood is of Grindelwald, Switzerland. But would it be the same place 35 years later?
Getting a Taste of Italy in Gordola, Switzerland
Settled centuries ago by rugged Italian ranchers and farmers, surrounded by Alpine mountains, and shot through with icy rivers and waterfalls lies the small commune of Gordola, a part of Switzerland that few tourists have experienced.
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Ancient History and Current Events in Cologne and Brühl, Germany
Cathedrals, castles, flowers, and first beers in Cologne and Brühl, Germany.
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Llamas in Luxembourg
Mighty fortresses and culinary works of art in pastoral Luxembourg.
Champagne and Cathedrals in Reims, France
Ever the romantic, Mr. Michael Ballard has planned several stops on this trip that are anniversary gifts to me. One of those was a visit to the Champagne region of France.
Postcards to Wanda: Liechtenstein
Wishing Wanda well from one of the least-visited countries in Europe.
Lunch in Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein is fun to say.
Placing a Bet in Monaco
We took a gamble in Monte Carlo, Monaco, without even stepping foot in the world-famous casino.
Meeting Old Friends in Marseille, France
Although we fully expected to see the world as a series of natural wonders and iconic buildings, we have started looking more at human connections to truly define a location.
Postcards to Wanda: Pont-du-Gard
France is full of beautiful sites and amazing history, so it's difficult to pick just one postcard that sums it up. We went with this one.