France
If you think France is just Paris you are in for a delightful surprise. It is one of the most blessed countries on earth, with majestic mountains, historic battlegrounds, impressive chateaus, rolling acres of vineyards, lively marinas, and quaint villages with cobbled stone streets. And some of the best cheeses, wines and food in general. Several major regions provide for varied experiences beyond Paris. Have a look below…
The Alsace – Bordering Germany with a unique Franco-Germanic feel.
The French Riviera – Along the Med with colorful marinas, waterfront dining and sunbathing.
The Queen’s Gallery
Many people flock to Buckingham Palace for the summer opening and walk right past one of the other treasures of the crown - The Queen’s Gallery. Unlike Buckingham Palace, the Gallery is open year round. Reopened in 2002 for the Queen’s jubilee year, the newly...
The Marais in Paris
For a Great Day in Paris, visit the Marais: When you arrive in Paris, it is often an overwhelming experience. Rushing from monuments to major museums, gets you to see the sights but not always feel the pulse of the city and its people. Part of the fun of travel is...
A Fairy Castle in Wales
Driving the freeway in South Wales near Cardiff, you catch a glimpse of a most romantic castle perched on the hillside overlooking the Taff Valley. It is Castell Coch, a dazzling architectural masterpiece of the Victorian era. Leaving the freeway you drive up a...
Ancient Rome
Anyone interested in art, architecture and Roman history should not miss an opportunity to see the Vatican Museum while in Rome. But there is another ancient palace full of history and wonder: Nero's Golden Palace, the Domus Aurea. At the time of this writing, it is...
Prague Holiday
Not long ago, we hopped off to Prague for a few days of R & R - which in this case meant research and relaxation. Research, as we wanted to look for the origin of a 19th-century painting we bought in Italy a few years ago. The antique dealer we bought it from said...
European Safari
10-DAY EUROPEAN "SAFARI" TOUR PROGRAM (Example tour for up to 7 people) KEY INFORMATION Tour duration: 10 days, Vienna to Budapest Group size: max. 7 people Destination(s): Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, Italy and Hungary Specialty categories: Cultural Journey and...
