Books! A Reading List for Austria
Quick quiz: *How did the cafe culture become important in Vienna? *Why did the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand start a war? *How has the music and art of Austria changed […]
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Scared to Travel? Go Anyway.
In response to terrorist attacks in recent years, I have seen many blog posts and articles address the question, “Is it safe to travel?” The authors invariably argue that, on balance, […]
Italy: A One-Week Itinerary in the Italian Riviera
My husband and I spent a glorious week in the Italian Riviera. To read our entire itinerary, please see: Italy: A One-Week Itinerary in the Italian Riviera.
The California Super Bloom: A Love Story
Some people LOVE the desert. They enjoy the heat, and they find exquisite beauty in the desert. I do not. As a pasty, white redhead, I was built biologically to live in […]
