September is a great month to be in Europe and, if you are a beer and fun aficionado, Munich is a great destination. Oktoberfest brings music, colorful costumes, and lots of beer to the table, so you are sure to be entertained. Our Munich stop was brief in 2022, but thoroughly enjoyable, and we got a very quick taste of the city preparing for festivities.
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Spain 2016: Segovia
If you love a quaint classic European town—cobble stone streets, Roman viaducts, Medieval castles, and good food—Segovia should be on your “to visit” list.
Continue reading “Spain 2016: Segovia”Spain: Ronda, Nerja, Granada, and La Mancha (Honeymoon 2008)
The last leg of our Spain trip in 2008 was spectacular: Ronda, the city on the cliff, Nerja, the beach on Costa del Sol, Granada and its architectural jewel Alhambra, and a stop for cheese in the countryside of La Mancha.
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The next stops on the southern Spain route were Cadiz, the ancient port city, and the lonely rock of Gibraltar, with a sneak peek of Africa.
Continue reading “Spain: Cadiz and Gibraltar (Honeymoon 2008)”Happy 100th Birthday, Romania!
December 1, 2018 is a special day in the history of Romania, marking the country’s 100th birthday. Here is a little tribute to my beloved homeland. Happy Birthday, Romania! La Multi Ani, Romania dodoloata! Continue reading “Happy 100th Birthday, Romania!”






