A Bavarian Winter Wonderland: Exploring Christmas Markets, History, and Charm
Nestled in the heart of southern Germany, Bavaria transforms into a magical wonderland during the winter season. With shimmering lakes, snow-dusted mountains, medieval towns, and the glow of festive Christmas Markets, this region offers an unforgettable holiday experience. My recent journey through Bavaria took me to Lake Tegernsee, Munich, Nuremberg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and Augsburg, blending serene nature, history, and yuletide charm.
Experiencing Beautiful Southern Croatia
With more than 1,100 miles of coastline and hundreds of islands, everything about Croatia is connected to the seas. Known as the Dalmatian coast, southern Croatia is recognized for its charming medieval cities, national parks, and rich Mediterranean cuisine. Of course, the traveler will recognize cities like Dubrovnik and Split, but there are other areas begging to be explored like Sibenik and Trogir, both just a short drive from Split. There are also other charming cities ringing the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro, which is a short 1-hour drive from Dubrovnik.
My Caribbean Seabourn Adventure
From the moment I arrived, everything about my trip just flowed. My entire experience was beautifully choreographed and seamlessly carried out, so I could relax and truly be on vacation. Seabourn proudly sails the world’s most modern and luxurious fleet of intimate, all ocean-front suite ships. Combining nimble power and grace with beautifully designed spaces and amenities, they can access picturesque, less visited ports where other ships cannot go with a high staff to guest ratio offering personalized service.
My Poland Adventure
On first impression the country of Poland is clean and efficient. The traffic is manageable and its population is homogenous, with 97% being ethnic poles and 75% of the population practicing Catholicism. There are very few minority groups in the country. The city of Warsaw has a large percentage of its space dedicated to parks and green areas, about 30%. The number of trees is surprising. Although Warsaw was predominately rebuilt after WWII, it still has a charm to its Old City that’s attractive and inviting for tourists.
Traveling to Italy, What to Know and See in Rome, Florence and Venice
Visiting Italy can be compared to stepping into your favorite gelato shop — everything looks so good and it can be hard to make a decision. There are so many choices, all so different, and yet all so delicious. There is something in the Gelateria, or the country of Italy, that appeals to everyone. And just like a good gelateria, Italy invites you back time and time again to try a new flavor.