SuperJeep Tour: South Iceland
If you only have a couple of days in Iceland (as many people do, due to Icelandair's famous stopovers), there is one thing you have to do--go on a SuperJeep Tour. Hands down one of the best things I've ever done. My first tour with was the South Iceland...
Avalon Rhine River Cruise
An Avalon Rhine River Cruise is a great way to see several destinations in one trip. You go from place to place in the comfort of your floating hotel without ever having to re-pack or schlep baggage. Your room goes where you go. This was my first experience river...
Rudesheim Christmas Market
Located in the Rhine River Valley, Rüdesheim, aka Rüdesheim am Rheine, is classic Germany famous for medieval castles, terraced vineyards, timbered architecture, gothic churches, and of course, the Rudesheim Christmas Market. It's a beautiful part of the country and...
Nuremberg Christmas Market: Christkindlesmarkt
The Nuremberg Christmas Market, aka Christkindlesmarkt, is perhaps the most famous and largest in the world. Located in Nuremberg's Old Town, in the central square called Hauptmarkt, the Christkindlesmarkt starts November 27 and ends Christmas Eve. Christkind,...
Albrecht Dürer Stube, Nuremberg
Nuremberg's superstar, at least one of them, is the Renaissance master artist Albrecht Dürer. I happen to love his work (especially the Rhinoceros) and was thrilled to visit his actual house. Right around the corner from the house is the quirky restaurant, Albrecht...
Nuremberg Christmas Ambiance
Christmas is a big deal in Nuremberg. The city hosts one of the world's largest Christmas Markets and is famous for that. But I want to show you what the Nuremberg Christmas ambience is like around town as well. Lighted Christmas trees, wreathes, Christkind, and the...
Laundromat Cafe, Reykjavik Iceland
One of my favorite memories of Reykjavik was the time I spent at Laundromat Cafe. It's a bustling, vegetarian friendly cafe with smiling faces and rainbows. Literally rainbows. It's centrally located, so pretty much any hotel you're at downtown will give you easy...
Zurich West: Where to Hang Out in Zurich
Zurich West Quirky Zurich West is the former industrial section of the city that is brimming with character and funky eclectic color. Located between the Limmat River and Bahnhof, this neighborhood is easy to get to and easy to navigate. In Zurich West you see street...
Icelandair Saga Class: What it’s like Up Front
Thinking of flying Icelandair Saga Class? Icelandair is Iceland's flagship carrier. They are based in Keflavik and have been operating flights since 1937. You may have heard about Icelandair's famous free stopovers. They have a deal where you get a free European...
Vinaigrette, Santa Fe: Farm to Table Yum
Vinaigrette is my kind of place. Organic farm to table food. Salads, and outdoor seating on a pretty patio. This is what I like. It's a great place to take a break from delicious but heavy New Mexican food. You can load up on nutrient dense food at Vinny’s. Juice,...
