Tag: travel tips

  • At the Pool

    An image from our 2019 editorial swimwear shot at Lake Garda at the Aqualux Hotel.

  • Still Charming Furth

    Still Charming Furth

    According the tourism board site, Furth was built after the 30 Years War in the 17th Century. The city has a relaxing atmosphere ideal for walking along the old streets. One advantage, the historical center retains its local charm.

  • A Walk in Nuremberg

    A Walk in Nuremberg

    Nuremberg, the historical first city of Franconia region Germany offers a visitor delightful views. I spent a day walking around the old city acquainting myself to a relaxing vibe along the city walls and riverfront. I liked the shopping district, of course, a mixture of small brands and big stores. While, Strolling around I walked […]

  • My Yearly Usedom Recharge

    My Yearly Usedom Recharge

    I took my annual trip to Usedom. A mixture of clouds, cold, rain and sun made this tour a guessing game. For me it, walking along the long quiet empty beach for me is a mental battery charge.

  • BER Works, Sort Of Not

    BER Works, Sort Of Not

    WORTH IT? The Berlin Airport continues to be an embarrassment. So much for German Efficiency. After a tortuous process, many false opening dates, BER finally opened in 2019. The new airport has been plagued by one crisis after another. Limping its way along from one step from insolvency to bacteria in the water. The recent […]

  • A Keeping It Real Wine Tasting

    When thinking of wine tasting, what comes to mind? Romance and sophistication enters the head. In the town of Ipsheim, Franconia, the occasion was more real. A local feel, sitting around a kitchen table with a Lazy Susan in the middle. As we were trying one bottle after another, more people came in, sat down […]

  • Walking After 7 Tastings

    Walking After 7 Tastings

    Over a few October days I wondered the Wine Country Franconia during some wine tasting while also enjoying the views.  I must admit, after tasting severals different wines, walking is the vineyards is not as easy as it looks.

  • A Lot Charm In A Small Place

    A Lot Charm In A Small Place

    I visited Volkach on a late Saturday. Another wine country town situated above the Main River in the Franconia Region of Bavaria. A charming square in the centre, a high tower gate on the main street was picture perfect. I visited the 8.700 habitants municipality on a late Saturday afternoon. Being in the wine growing […]

  • Dettlelbach on the Main

    Dettlelbach on the Main

    A quick day trip to the Franconia town of Dettelbach. The hilly committee of 7.000 nestled in wine country dates back 1300 years. The Medieval aura is complete with a wall and guard towers, some converted to homes. 

  • Wine and Loveliness

    Touring Wine Country in Franconia Germany, even the entrances sparkle with the mood of the harvest season in October.