When ethnic traditions meet U.S. top chefs and California’s penchant for local and organic the cuisine is nothing short of exquisite Known for sweeping views that take in the infamous Alcatraz prison and the Golden Gate Bridge from atop any of its seven hills, as well as a moderate climate and bohemian lifestyle, San Francisco … Continue reading A taste of San Francisco
The allure of the desert
From hot air balloon excursions over the Sonoran Desert, to art and architecture, to stunning sunrises and sunsets, Scottsdale proves the perfect spot for a romantic getaway On an early November morning, as I watch the morning sun creep across the Sonoran Desert, turning the sky fuchsia and tangerine and painting the McDowell Mountain range … Continue reading The allure of the desert
Saguenay Souvenirs: whale watching, outstanding cuisine, craft beers and stunning scenery
We were off racing across the St. Lawrence — cold salt water and wind pummeling our faces … We followed the tall plumes of mist from the humpbacks blowholes and arrived in time to see them dive.
Pure Swiss bliss: More than cheese and chocolate along the shores of Lake Geneva
Lac Leman, as the French call it, has the power to seduce with its sparkling, still water and towering alps
Switzerland’s old world charm can make you feel like royalty
In the Swiss German canton of Graubünden, eating local cuisine is a real treat.
Beck’s beer isn’t the only thing the tiny German state of Bremen has going for it by
In Bremen’s market square, 2,000 brass and steel buttons embedded in the cobblestones are like breadcrumbs leading visitors to discover its history.
Jump on a virtual express through stunning Switzerland
Nancy Truman found inspiration in a webinar by Jeff Wilson of PBS's Real Rail Adventures, hosted by Switzerland Tourism. Despite the travel industry crisis, Wilson's words reignited Truman's dream of travel journalism. She shared her experiences in Switzerland, highlighting its beauty, cuisine, and wine. Truman also recommended special places to visit and wine shops.
Noble retreat: Once home to dukes and bishops, today Lake Constance is the playground of well-heeled Germans, Swiss and Austrians
Lake Constance boasts a wealth of palaces, castles and monasteries set amid a stunning landscape
Brit stops: Hopping trains and tubes to find hidden gems in and around London
By Nancy Truman There's always plenty of reasons to visit Royal haunts when travelling to England but it must be said that many of the country’s charms are of a smaller scale — and they’re just a Tube or a train ride away from the madding crowds. Here are some suggestions to get you started: … Continue reading Brit stops: Hopping trains and tubes to find hidden gems in and around London
Savouring Sylt: Germans love this North Sea island for its health and wellness culture; the local and organic foodie scene is just a bonus
The Frisian Islands — located off the Netherlands, Germany and Denmark — form one of the few remaining large-scale, intertidal ecosystems in the world and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Anguilla is the tiny Caribbean island you’re due to visit
This 91-sq.-km limestone island, which relies on tourists filling its hotels, eating at its fine restaurants and enjoying its 33 pristine beaches, took Hurricane Irma in its stride.
Go to Berlin’s fashion district to find what you won’t in New York, Paris or Milan
Sometimes the best couture is literally underground: Discovering German fashion in the Hackescher Markt.
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