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.
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Home and away: That time I crossed the pond to find my Scottish roots
It was clear we were Lindsays, but like all stories passed down over generations, ours had become a bit muddled.
Ste Chapelle: A hidden gem in the City of Light
Neither relics nor history draw tourists to the chapel on Isle de la Cité in Paris. Instead, it is the 6,458 square feet of stained glass illustrating more than 1,100 biblical stories from Genesis to the Passion of Christ.
There may be plenty of celeb sightings in Antigua, but whatever you do, don’t mention it
But celebrities aren’t the only ones who come regularly to enjoy Antigua’s 365 beaches and warm steady trade winds.
Pure Swiss bliss: More than cheese and chocolate along the shores of Lake Geneva
Nancy Truman Switzerland’s Lake Geneva, or Lac Leman as the French prefer, has long been the playground of the rich and famous for its tax breaks, anonymity and, of course, its incomparable beauty. Whether you are a star of the silver screen, a famous singer, a 20th-century Belgian cartoonist or a 21st-century tourist, this Swiss … Continue reading Pure Swiss bliss: More than cheese and chocolate along the shores of Lake Geneva
Germany’s Baltic beaches are one of Europe’s best-kept summer secrets
With no tide to wash them away, the Baltic beaches are always wide, white and beautiful.
There’s a lot to enjoy on Baja California Sur’s most southern tip, but nothing tops the local food
It turns out, abundant sunshine and superb irrigation fed by rain in the Sierra de la Laguna Mountains is the perfect recipe for bountiful harvests.
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.
Cycling through Prince Edward County offers a far more unique adventure than the average winery drive-by
Of course, how difficult the cycling gets will depend on the amount of wine you consume.
If you haven’t hit up a rum shop, Barbados is definitely the spot to do it
Rum shops — nearly as old as rum itself — are ingrained in the culture of this Caribbean island.
