Cologne Christmas Markets Offer Enjoyment For The Entire Family
by Jim Weaver Many of the Christmas traditions we celebrate in America came from Germany, things like the Christmas Tree, Santa Claus, and holiday decorations and food. The Christmas season is a very special time of the year in Germany. Throughout the...
Dusseldorf, Germany: A Modern Architecture Masterpiece
by Jim Weaver If architecture is the art of giving a city a face, the new face of Dusseldorf, Germany, is indeed something to behold. Located on the Rhine River in northwestern Germany, it has been a major business, shipping, and industrial center for...
Spain’s Basque Country Offers Travelers Much To See And Do
by Jim Weaver Bilbao, Spain, may not have been at the top of the “must see” list of most North American travelers to Europe, but that’s about to change. If you’re not quite sure where Bilbao is, think Basque Country along the northern coast of...
The Grass is Greener in Ireland
Luxury High-tech hotels Add a New Dimension to Southern Ireland By Phyllis Steinberg The solid green landmass of Ireland is enough to mesmerize any tourist, but when you combine the many shades of green, the mountains grazing with sheep and luxury hotels,...
Spectacular Gardens of Spain
Story and Photos By Ann Hattes Flower-bedecked balconies decorate white washed facades along a labyrinth of narrow alleys in the old quarters of Cordoba, Seville and Granada. Fountains spray into mirrored pools in formal gardens designed for royalty. Spain’s...
