14 Aug Switzerland’s Murten makes a great day trip from Bern
Some of our favorite travel memories are things we learned about talking to an innkeeper or fellow traveler. Such was the discovery of Murten in...
29 Jul Tips for first-time visitors to Switzerland
We frequently meet Americans who want to visit Europe for the first time, but are anxious about language and cultural challenges. We have one word...
28 Dec Inveraray Castle virtual photo tour and things to do for day trip cruise ship passengers or Scottish Highlands explorers
Inveraray Castle and the nearby town of Inveraray in Scotland are favorites of B and Thorny, discovered during our British Isles cruise. ...
12 Nov Our funny driving misadventure in a foreign country
Travel tips: 1. DO NOT follow the commands of your GPS if logic tells you it is wrong. 2. Smile and say hello to old...
18 Apr Royal wedding 2018: We wander to Windsor Castle
Windsor Castle and St. George's Chapel are in the news lately as wedding site for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Wandering Rose visited the town...
05 Feb Cesky Krumlov: A picture-perfect medieval town
Cesky Krumlov offers a can't miss medieval Old Town, nestled among rolling green hills. Visiting this Czech town is a journey both into the South...
10 Nov A day in Scotland – Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle and Luss
Our first taste of the Scottish Highlands was something to remember. The sparsely populated region is home to rugged mountains, deep lochs and has a mystical...
26 Sep Prague: The charming heart of the Czech Republic
Prague offers classic European charm, with lower prices and fewer crowds than top-billed capital cities. Compact and comfortable, Prague is perfect to visit for a...
26 May Lucerne – A Swiss icon that is sure to please
Lucerne, Switzerland will always be one of my favorite European cities. Its core of well-preserved medieval history exists in harmony with modern architecture, business and...