So many villages in Europe have a special tradition, or a unique custom, that adds color and culture to its beauty and charm. One such town is Appenzell, nestled in the green, rolling hills of the... Read more >>

Children, often as young as second or third grade, are fascinated by the medieval times. An exceptional place to fulfill all medieval fantasies is Carcassonne, in southwestern France. The city is... Read more >>

Big cities like Rome, Madrid, Munich, or Amsterdam may not be the best places to start traveling with very young children. Ruins, cathedrals, palaces, and art museums are too immense, too crowded, and... Read more >>

I realize this is a family-friendly website, but have you heard of Manneken-Pis? Also known as le Petit Julien in this bilingual country, that’s the real name of a famous landmark and... Read more >>

Two years ago, my daughter’s best friend’s mom (got that?) took her daughter to Germany during Thanksgiving break for a mother/daughter tour of the German Christmas markets. What a... Read more >>

Are you going to be overseas for Thanksgiving? Doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a traditional turkey feast with all the trimmings! Here are five European cities serving up delicious... Read more >>

Until the past few centuries, it was customary for everyone to walk and ride on the left side of the road. Archeological evidence even shows that it was the custom during the time of ancient Rome. The... Read more >>

In case you haven’t heard the news yet, starting on June 1, 2009 most Americans will need a passport to travel to Mexico and Canada. While finding a coupon or deal on the passport application... Read more >>

I am a bit of a history buff and had been thinking for awhile of airing my views on royalty but didn’t know how to make the article interesting. This morning, something on the internet grabbed... Read more >>

Thirty years ago, in the waning days of summer, I got on a plane and went to France. I flew on a DC-9 and it was the summer they kept blowing up. “Don’t worry,” my father... Read more >>