December in northern Europe: the days are short, cold and it’s frequently raining. Perfect conditions for Christmas markets. And the Christmas season sparkles in Copenhagen.
5-minute vacations to help you “get away from it all,” if only for a moment
Venice flooding photo workshop
Venice 2019: I’m glad I brought my waders. I booked a photography workshop in Venice, Italy a year in advance. Who knew then that it would coincide with the worst flooding to hit Venice in over 50 years? Buying hip waders: the adventure before the adventure The workshop instructor, David, was already in Venice when…
Tapas, wine and art in Madrid
Food, wine and art. And more food. Plus a recipe for a chocolate treat. Madrid. The area has been inhabited since the Stone Age but the documented history of the city only goes back to the 9th century. Originally a small citadel built to protect the northern approach to Toledo, Madrid became the capital of…
Photos from our 20 years in Louisville
Looking Back at Louisville The first weekend in October always reminds me of the St. James Court Art Show, held each year in Old Louisville. The art show was an important part of our 20 years in Louisville, so this time of year always provokes a bit of nostalgia for me. Embracing that nostalgia, I…
Fighting goats, pastries and more
A big crowd always gathers for the daily performance of Poznań’s mechanical head-butting goats. Full story below. Road trip from Poznań, the cradle of Poland, to Toruń, the home of Copernicus Road trip! Five-days, 475 miles by car through the cradle of Poland to the birthplace of the man credited with kicking the Earth out…
Sun, snow, wine and wind in Sicily
Sun and snow ~ yes, snow! ~ in Sicily Plus great food, Sicilian wine and sunshine. A mid-May day on Mt. Etna, 2900 meters above sea level. The strong, freezing wind had an upside: it provided good visibility by keeping the peak clear of clouds. During our week-long visit, Mt. Etna was frequently obscured by…
