Most city people can sympathize with the fact that every now and then you need a break from the city. An opportunity to “Slow down and relax.”, before jumping back into your fast paced existence. Jim and I decided to do this by exploring the English countryside and settling in at a Bed & Breakfast […]
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The Copenhagen Experience
December 20, 2012
CHRISTMAS IN THE AIR… Denmark. Lured by a cheap EasyJet flight – (this is usually our plan of attack in deciding where our next vacation will be) – we set off to Copenhagen. What better way to get in the Christmas mood than to go to the country that is one of the “European champions […]
Barcelona Football excitement
December 10, 2012
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We spent a weekend in Barcelona in February of 2012. We had only moved to London a few weeks before, but were already enthralled by the idea of being able to fly to Barcelona on a short two hour flight away. It was my first time to Spain ever. After a few days of walking, […]
Minor etiquette slip-up in fancy restaurant
December 10, 2012
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Growing up in small town in Pennsylvania is perfect for anyone who likes home-cooked food, and tummy-warming, sleep inducing portions of authentic American food. I’m still partial to my Nana’s cakes and cookies and generally prefer a juicy hamburger to a steak tartar (although the steak is growing on me!).As my culinary odyssey has matured […]
Scooter Breakdown in Korcula, Croatia
December 10, 2012
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In Korcula, we decided a great way to see the island would be to rent a scooter! We came prepared with a map of the island, but that’s about it. We had no real direction except to explore and find a small beach where we could spend a few hours. About 25 minutes into our […]
Cycling through Berlin
December 10, 2012
My first time visiting Berlin, Germany was in September of this year. The city is dynamic and we had a wonderful time. Of course I learned about World War II and the aftermath of it throughout my studies, but actually visiting a city that has all that history makes it an incredibly powerful experience. And […]
Snowy drive through Switzerland
December 9, 2012
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We flew into Zurich for a long weekend in October. At the airport car rental counter, the woman seemed to take pity on us when she saw our reservation for the cheapest, smallest economy car possible. It was anticipated to be a snowy weekend, so she upgraded us for free to a medium size Toyota. […]
Meeting the locals on Hvar Island, Croatia
December 6, 2012
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During our two week vacation traveling through Croatia, we spent a few days on the island of Hvar. The town of Hvar, on the southwest corner of the island, is the most well known part of the island among tourists, famous for its wild all night partying. My husband Jim and I spent one night […]
January 1, 2013
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