The Beautiful Bodensee

When someone mentions “lake country” — it’s Italy that usually comes to mind, but there’s a smaller, cheaper, less crowded version — the Bodensee (Lake Constance in English).  It covers, Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but the German part is most accessible, least expensive and the focus of this month’s travel post. The water is clear,…

Take A Hike!

Now that the weather has warmed a bit, it’s time to get outside and find adventures in your own backyard.  On the East Coast of the US, the Appalachian Trail (AT) spans 14 states and provides a little something for every hiker.   From a slow, scenic walk to a more strenuous uphill, rocky climb,…

Indulging in Dublin

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, and although I’m currently on a beach somewhere in St. Martin (one guess as to what next month’s travel post will be…), a trip to Ireland seemed appropriate.  It may be obvious to indulge in a pint of Guinness or glass of Jameson while in Dublin.  But…

The Romantic Region of Champagne

With today being Valentine’s Day, what could be a more perfect February travel post than a cyber visit to Champagne! An ideal weekend getaway in Western Europe (only 2 hours from Paris), the region is easy to see on your own or with a tour group. Most of the major houses (Maisons) can be found…