I've never been the type of person to collect dolls, coins, stamps, teapots, or beanie babies. "Less is more” for me. However, I’ve taken to collecting the amazing and quirky old doors I've stumbled upon while walking through the streets of Europe. I love taking photographs of them because each has its own peculiar personality. My … [Read more...]
German Gingerbread Recipe: Authentic Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel. During a Christmas Market cruise, I tasted authentic German gingerbread which inspired the recipe you see below. German gingerbread is much different than the kind we have here in America. If you can't go there to taste it, you can make it European-style at home. Enjoy … [Read more...]
10 Winter Travel Tips for Women Over 50
I've been on several winter travel trips to Spain, Poland, and a Christmas Market tour on the Danube from Budapest to Prague, Italy for 3 weeks, including a cruise on the Mediterranean and London. Being a Southern Californian gal from Los Angeles, I wasn't used to dealing with cold weather and had to find warm clothes to wear and pack them so I … [Read more...]
Polish Sauerkraut Soup Recipe: And Trip to Kraków
If you're visiting Poland, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. I'm a big fan of sauerkraut, so that's why I love it, and it's incredibly good for your gut. If it isn't your thing, I totally understand, but if it is, you'll love the recipe below. Enjoy this recipe! The inspiration for this recipe started with an organ concert in Kraków, … [Read more...]
Travel Adventure Show Tips from Rick Steves
The Travel Adventure Show comes to the Los Angeles Convention Center every year. It's a huge expo that takes place all over the U.S. where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts like Rick Steves and Patricia Schultz, and enjoy food and entertainment. Finding authenticity in travel Rick Steves has always been one of … [Read more...]