Visiting Lake Constance (Bodensee)

The Bodensee is a wide spot in the Rhine River about 40 miles long and seven miles wide. Our 3-4 visits to the Bodensee were in the 1980s, and our impression was that it was a popular vacation spot...

What to Do in A Day at Heidelberg?

If you love walking, you will love Heidelberg! The size of this town is perfect for walks along the river, old market and the castle even without sufficient planning! Here's everything we did in a...

Germany's Official Scenic Roads

Germany has thoughtfully laid out several tourist routes that simplify trip planning, especially for rental car road trips. Then, when you get to Germany and head out, it really simplifies driving to...

Leipzig: Where Populism Has No Place

Leipzig, located in the German state of Saxony, is famous as a city of protest, and a city which stands up for itself. As an urban shelter for left-wingers as well as a stronghold for the Refugees...

101 Things To Do in Western New York

Born and raised in Western New York, my "Buffalove" runs deep! WNY is home to one of the natural wonders of the world, the most loyal sports fan bases around, and some of the best damn food...

15 Incredible Reasons You Must Visit Gouda

Are you looking for day trips around the Netherlands? Do you like cheese? Then Gouda might be the place for you. This is a great side trip from Amsterdam. By train, it is less than an hour and there...