The Cheese Board, Berkeley
A visit to the Cheese Board in Berkeley, California can be as overwhelming as it is mouth-watering. A world-class cheese shop with its own bakery, the Cheese Board [...]
Sunny day at the Ferry Building
“The coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco.” Whether or not Mark Twain actually said this is a matter of dispute, but anyone who has spent [...]
Beer in Berlin… and Amsterdam, and Brussels…
I’ll confess, I love a good beer. Over the past few years, I’ve been able to spend time traveling in some cities that are known for great beer. This is [...]
Favorites from Munich
Have you noticed that you often don’t discover the best parts of a new city until you’re just about ready to leave? Since I like to walk and keep a fairly open [...]
Salzburg Snapshots
Salzburg is known for many things, including being the birthplace of Mozart and Christian Doppler, home of Maria Von Trapp, and the setting for many scenes from the Sound of [...]
Burgos Cathedral
A crossroads for pilgrims traveling the Camino de Santiago, and the burial site of El Cid, the spires of Burgos Cathedral are visible for miles as you drive through Spain, [...]
Rioja Road Trip
If you love wine, sun, great food, and architecture, Rioja, Spain might be your dream destination. It also happens to be a great value. Visitors to La Rioja can enjoy [...]
The timeless allure of Stained Glass
A visit to Europe is a treat for lovers of architecture – for the beauty of the buildings as well as the art that resides within them. If you’re a fan of [...]
Temple of the Cat, Munich
Cats in cafés. Some people may think it’s an odd concept, but to cat lovers, especially those who can’t keep a cat at home, it’s a great idea. In many [...]
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