Why Visit Annecy, France

When travelling to the Alps in France, a must see place is Annecy also known as the Venice of the Alps. Why visit Annecy? Located in Haute Savoie approximately forty-five minutes south of Geneva...

Unfortunate Schwäbisch Hall, Germany

Schwabisch Hall is one of my favorite quaint, little touristed villages in Germany. Its off the beaten path, and that is all to its advantage, but not so much to yours. You have to find a way to get...

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...

Seville, City of Ceramic Tiles

Our most recent trip to Spain, last February, brought us an unknown passion for ceramic tiles. We spent four days exploring Seville, city of ceramic tiles in Andalucia. Our first amazing...

Bratislava – What to See on A One Day Trip

I visited Bratislava in 2016 and it was only a short stop on the way to Budapest. And even though I spent only a couple of hours there, it was just enough to see the most important things in the...

Day Trip from Milan to Lake Como (Including Costs)

Can you do a day trip from Milan to Lake Como? The short answer is, yes, you can. The long answer is, it depends. If you have the time, spend more than a day in Lake Como. However, if you...