by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Tuscany can include cities from Florence to Pisa, but we prefer the charm of its small towns. A daily road trip from Montepulciano as your base to nearby villages will deliver an unmatched, laid-back Italian experience. Hilltop medieval villages, stone walls and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Ask someone to name some historic châteaux near Paris, and Versailles is usually the first one mentioned. Don’t just stop there. We will introduce you to lesser visited, but equally interesting châteaux where you can stay overnight or visit on a day’s journey out of...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Each year millions of tourists descend upon Venice, Italy, a city not much larger than New York’s Central Park. Cruise ships spend a half day. Others stay one night. They jam the main sights. We will show you 8 ways to see Venice like a local, escape the crowds, and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
When you mention hiking the Swiss Alps, it can make some people nervous. No fear. There are easy hikes around Zermatt, Switzerland that anyone in good walking condition can handle. As a bonus, they offer breath-taking views of the Matterhorn all the way. I will detail...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Rome sometimes gets a bad rap – dirty, expensive, unfriendly. We found it to be none of those things. Through careful planning a Rome visit can be upscale on a budget. We cover tips on transportation, hotels, tours, shopping, and restaurants. If you have the time and...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Acke didn’t want to be one of the 145 seamen aboard Sweden’s Vasa warship for its maiden voyage in 1628. The work was hard, wages were low, and living conditions were atrocious. And this voyage was to last just 1,300 meters before he would have to swim for his life....
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
More and more people now want to visit Eastern Europe, and that puts Budapest and Prague near the top of their travel list. Given enough time, Vienna is the perfect third stop. But what if you are limited to only a week? I will show you how to see the highlights of...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
It turns out “Good King Wenceslas” wasn’t a king or even named Wenceslas, but he was good! And subsequently made a saint. Today all roads seem to lead us to Wenceslas Square, the gathering place for the Czech people for nearly every significant event in their...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
Six ladies gather at a coffee stand to catch up. No Starbucks here. More than a hundred farmers are selling in-season white asparagus at the Victuals Market. Crowds of tourists gather under the tower of New Town Hall to await the Glockenspiel chime, as they have for...
by Stephen Henson | Europe |
The Vltava River neatly divides Prague, almost to beckon, “Hey, spend a day on each side.” Check the Czech weather forecast to decide where to start. If you have a day of inclement weather, make it your Castle day, as there are plenty of indoor sights,...
