The Most Beautiful Half-Timbered Towns in Germany

The half-timbered house or Riegelhaus is the best-known Germany timber truss type of building. It is a skeleton structure made of wood, in which the horizontal stiffening by means of obliquely built...

Hostels are not just for younger travelers

My international travels did not begin until I was 47. I was on a super tight budget, so I learned about hostels. Everything I read talked all about the party life for young people. Was I crazy to...

Common Mistakes Travelers to Spain Make

It seems that everyone on the internet has an opinion lately about traveling in Spain. People who have been to Spain once for only a few days or just passed through like to advise others about...

3 Free Things to do in Zaragoza Spain

Welcome to this countdown of free must-see sights in Zaragoza, Spain! Getting away from the densely packed city, this park is an oasis. Following the fountains and paths you will find stairs...

Mykonos and catching the sunset

One of the most popular sights that seems to be a real tourist draw for Mykonos are the 5 Windmills that sit on the hill over looking the harbour of Alefkandra and little Venice. The Windmills...

The Fairytale Castles of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau

Neuschwanstein makes an easy day trip or one-day extension after the tour. Here are some photos of Neuschwanstein and Hohenschwangau, the often unknown and underrated castle that sits next...