You may recall that last month, I began my riverboat trip in Budapest. From there, we continued west along the Danube to Bratislava and then Vienna. OK, so how many people have heard of Bratislava or, Slovakia? For sure, you’ve…
Budapest: The Rodney Dangerfield of Europe!
“I don’t get no respect” was the tagline of Rodney Dangerfield and I liken the city of Budapest to this quote. I imagine that if I asked 20 people to name a major, wonderful city in central Europe, most…
How nice is “NICE”?
Ah, Nice! Is it French or, is it Italian or, is it both? (150 years ago, Nice was an Italian city.) With an unusual mix of large city amenities, old/new-world charm, perpetual sunshine and a central location on the French…
Argentina, A Must See!
So, what do you think of when you think of Argentina? Tango! Gaucho ranches! Great beef! More tango? What you may not think of is European architecture, warm, beautiful people and fabulous snow-capped mountains.. What you may not think of…
How Do You Fare On The “Travel List Challenge”?
Several days before I began to think in earnest about my next travel blog, I received an interesting quiz called “The Travel List Challenge’s 100 Places To Visit Before You Die”. Specifically, the quiz asks: “How many of these places…