Topping the List of Great Small Towns in Tuscany, especially if You are a Wine Lover
Where is it? The very picturesque Renaissance town of Montepulciano, which is about 40 miles south of Siena, is a must-visit. This is a small, but gorgeous town set high up on a ridge where stunning views of the Val d’Orcia and the Val di Chiana
Fussen, Germany…Have You Ever Heard of This Place?
This is what you call good luck. On a flight next to me was a passenger who was very interesting. We had something in common, a love of travel. During our conversation, I mentioned an upcoming trip to Germany and Austria. Her eyes lit up as she
The “Mile High Pie,” Have You Heard of It? A Gastronomical Treat from New Orleans…
The “Mile High Pie,” Have You Heard of It? A Gastronomical Treat from New Orleans
Stop! In the Name of the Law
Some countries are very, very strict with certain laws about which tourists are unaware. Recently I learned something that startled me. Did you know that under Japanese law you can be taken in for questioning if you don’t have your passport with you? Japanese law allows the police to
No Visitors are Allowed but Wait!
Have you ever heard of Niihau? This is the smallest inhabited Hawaiian island being just 12 miles long, a total of 45 square miles in all. Like all the other Hawaiian Islands, it enjoys a lovely panorama of beautiful tropical foliage and white sand beaches. What makes
A Mexican Standoff in Spain!
As we all know, there are many very narrow streets throughout Europe. After all, there have been settlers there for many centuries. Long before there were cars, horses and buggies did not require large passageways to get through. Today it is a different story! Came
