by Carole | British Isles, European History, Travel Tips
If you’ve been watching the PBS series, Victoria, you might be fascinated by the royal family and the queen who had an enormous impact on the lives of her British subjects. How fun it would be then, to visit the many palaces and manor homes where the royal family...
by Carole | Festivals, Heritage Travel Planning, Poland
Step into the past when you visit the Medieval City of Torun, Poland The first impression one gets when exploring the medieval city of Torun is the overwhelming sense of returning to an earlier era. With over 800 years of history, the old city unfolds to reveal its...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, British Isles, Heritage Travel Planning, Travel Tips
Ready to visit Downton Abbey? Missing Downton Abbey? There’s something about Downton Abbey that drew people to their television screens every week to watch the popular PBS “Masterpiece Classic” series. Perhaps it’s the characters, from the Earl of Grantham to Mrs....
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, European Countries, European History
Remembering the World War II hero, General George Patton On this Veterans Day, I thought it appropriate to pay homage to one of our greatest generals—George S. Patton. Last summer while visiting Luxembourg, I took the opportunity to visit the cemetery where he was...
by Carole | A Bit of Trivia, Festivals, Food & Wine, Germany, Heritage Travel Planning, Holidays, River Cruising
Take your family on a Christmas Market River Cruise. It may seem a little premature to be thinking about Christmas. But before you know it, December will be here and also Christmas! Have you struggled with finding just the perfect gift for your family? Imagine how...
