The best way to see Lake Como is by boat. I had read this tip in numerous guide books prior to my first trip to the Italian Lakes…
Below are some scenes from my day trip to Franciacorta, the sparkling wine-producing region of central Lombardy, followed by an afternoon exploring Lake Iseo. I began the morning…
Bergamo is one of the prettiest cities in Italy. Located at the foot of the Orobie Alps, the city proper is divided into two main parts: the historic…
I had planned a day trip to Varese the last time I visited Lake Como in 2018, but with so much to see and do around the lake,…
Varenna is one of the most charming villages in Italy, and it even retains its charm in the rain. On the day I was supposed to explore Varenna…
Last October I did something a little different—I took a solo trip to Italy. I was between jobs (by choice) and had some extra money stashed away, and…
Here are some scenes from our last day in Budapest. In the morning we visited the Shoes on the Danube Bank memorial, a tribute to the 20,000 Jews…
I learned so much from Andrea Medgyesi, our guide from the Jewish Visitors’ Service of Budapest. She conducted an incredibly informative, contemplative, and thoughtful tour of the Jewish…
Budapest is a sprawling city. With over 1.7 million inhabitants, it is the ninth largest in the European Union. Thankfully for visitors, most of the city’s prominent sites…
During our four-night stay in Vienna, we devoted one day to exploring the Wachau Valley, the historic and pastoral region along the banks of the Danube only an…