Reflections From 2017
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A Nikko Day Trip From Tokyo – Taking a Tour Versus Independent Travel
The shrines and temples of Nikko, one of Japan’s 21 UNESCO listed sites, are one of the many easy options for Tokyo day trips. You can do a Nikko day trip either as a tour from Tokyo, or you can go there independently. Either option has its pros and cons. Read my recommendations for a … Continue reading “A Nikko Day Trip From Tokyo – Taking a Tour Versus Independent Travel”
Mushrooms, Muskets and Funnel Cakes – A Festival Weekend in the Brandywine Valley
On the second weekend of every September, the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania-northern Delaware hosts three major festivals that are a huge draw for visitors to an area that is already rich in historic and cultural attractions.
A Day with Royals, Romans and Ruins – Visiting Historic Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor
On a recent visit to London, my husband and I took a whirlwind tour through time, experiencing 5000 years of British Isles history in one day as we went to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor. Our tour took us to the prehistoric ruins of Stonehenge, the Roman baths in Bath, and the (relatively) modern royal residence … Continue reading “A Day with Royals, Romans and Ruins – Visiting Historic Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor”
Photo Essay: Annecy – A Day in France’s Lovely Little “Venice of the North”
Don’t visit Annecy (pronounced Ansi) if you are looking for big cathedrals or museums filled with important art. But if you are looking for a quiet, lovely, romantic spot to just relax and amble along cobbled streets past canals and pastel colored houses, all with lake and mountain views, then Annecy, France’s little “Venice of … Continue reading “Photo Essay: Annecy – A Day in France’s Lovely Little “Venice of the North””
Photo Essay: A Day in Limoges, France – Don’t Stop Just for the Porcelain
I think most international tourists zip through central France on their way from Paris to colorful Provence and the sunny shores of the French Riviera. But as I recently experienced, if you are traveling near the city of Limoges, stop and take in some of its culture and history.
Romantic Rothenburg – A Town That’s Just Too Cute
Germany’s Romantic Road goes from Wurzburg in the north to Fussen in the south. One of the most picturesque towns on the route has to be Rothenburg ob der Tauber. It is a well preserved medieval town that time forgot, and now has become a destination for tourists from all over the world. Spend a … Continue reading “Romantic Rothenburg – A Town That’s Just Too Cute”
PhotoPOSTcard: Beautiful Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat church
Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat is a beautiful Romanesque style church in the town by the same name in the Limousin region of central France. It is one of 78 structures in France protected under the UNESCO “Routes of the Santiago de Compestela”. France has four historic “Ways of St. James” as the early Christian pilgrimage roads leading to … Continue reading “PhotoPOSTcard: Beautiful Saint-Leonard-de-Noblat church”