Heading Down Argentine Way
Kilometres driven in Europe since June 16: 19,796! It is a sad day today as we leave the comfort of Yves and Marc’s great home, and Europe, to continue our journey to Argentina and the last leg of this year-long journey. Our time...
Switzerland and Prague: A European Book Adventure
I think I am a traveler rather than a tourist. While I love checking out all the usual spots that make a city or country unique, I also love visiting places only locals know about and learning how people actually live. Which is...
Silent Reminders in Köln, Germany
The Dom, Köln’s cathedral is the major building on the skyline and it dominates everything else. One of the largest Gothic buildings ever constructed anywhere, it was mercifully spared during the night blitzes of WWII – the...
Exploring France and Greece on a European Book Tour
I have added new adventures to my travel bucket list thanks to two books that are helping me read through Europe – The Little Paris Bookshop and The Greek Escape. The Little Paris Bookshop I have spent a very busy day in Paris...
#FSTravelNEWS 09:04:2016
followsummer travel news for April 9th, 2016 Air France Is Trying to Woo Young Travelers with a Discount Loyalty Program Air France will introduce loyalty cards offering 30 percent discounts on domestic routes to passengers aged...
Arriving Home After Six Months of Followsummer.com
Sunday, June 6th, 2004: Toronto, Stratford, Ontario N 43° W 080° Southwestern Ontario is lush and green from a cool and wet spring. Our rush hour drive home from the airport takes us through the gentle rolling hills of both...
Last Day in Canada: No Coincidences, Good Omens For Our Journey.
Tuesday, June 15th, 2004: Stratford, Ontario, Canada We are tired and emotional from seeing everyone during our two weeks at home. We both admit to each other that we will both be happy to be on the road again, without the...
Picking Up Our Followsummer Transportation in Frankfurt
Wednesday, June 16th, 2004: Köln, Germany N 50° E 006° Frankfurt to Köln: 205 kilometres Renault provides a seamless service as we pick up our brand new car – we are met at Frankfurt airport by a happy German who vigorously...
Europe Greetings: Which Cheek is Offered First?
N 55 E 012 Hamburg to Køpenhavn: 485 Kilometers Today we will cross a major bridge, 24 kilometres long, connecting 2 regions of Denmark, Fyn and Sjælland, over the Storebælt. This bridge opened 4 or 5 years ago, at about the same...
The End of Our European Adventure
We have our 2nd lazy day in a row, enjoying the warmth and comfort of Marc and Yves’ home. It is a wonderful place to be as we come to the end of our European adventure.