7 Europe Destinations for a Truly Unique Winter Experience
Whether it is warm and sunny or snow has taken over its beautiful cities, a European winter experience is absolutely gorgeous. There are so many things to do and places to see, that choosing only one destination for your winter...
Evian-les-Bains: The Ultimate Guide!
Here are Evian-les-Bains Best Restaurants, Hotels, Must-Sees and Must Visits! The car rounds a sharp corner Our driver, Laurence, pulls over and leaves the car running. ‘Usually, at this point, I stop and show you the...
You and Me and Moonlight in Vermont
‘People who meet, in this romantic setting Are so hypnotized by the lovely Evening summer breeze Warbling of a meadowlark Moonlight in Vermont’ The Blackburn and Suessdorf standard softly serenades as a...
28 Pictures to Make You Return to Nova Scotia
Nestled into Nova Scotia’s South Mountain and the Bay of Fundy lies the fertile Annapolis Valley, Nova Scotia’s farming center, and I have 14 days of touring the Annapolis Basin planned, including some family time,...
John Mountain (LL.B., MBA) 1956-2018
As I write this, June 17, 2024, I am remembering 28 plus years of a life together and wonder with difficulty to sometimes fully comprehend that 6 years have simply slipped by since John’s sudden passing from pancreatic...
Arriving on the Normandy Beaches
On June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy to open the way to Germany from the West. Victory in the Normandy campaign would come at a terrible cost. The Canadians suffered the most casualties of any division...
New York’s Best Rooftop Pool Bars
Here is the ultimate local city guide to New York’s Best Rooftop Bars. Instead of escaping to the Hamptons or going upstate, take refuge in one of New York’s rooftop bars, some with soul-refreshing pools. And because New...
The Baroque Fantasy Melk Abbey
from the followsummer archives We had a leisurely chat with our host, Martin, this morning over breakfast and discovered that he is quite an accomplished young man. We don’t have to be in Austria before 6 pm, so we linger and...
Three Gorgeous Islands in Croatia
Croatia’s popularity has soared in recent years due to its historic cities such as Dubrovnik, Split and Zagreb, and national parks such as Plitvice Lakes and Krka. But for many, the real beauty of Croatia travel lies in...
Discover the Many Charms of Guadeloupe
“Nous sommes en grève.” Thierry, our friendly guide, tries to soothe the first-morning bad news. ‘It took me twice as long to cross the bridge this morning as it normally does. We are going to have to change our...