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.
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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
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.
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.
Lufthansa vs Ryanair
The difference is REAL! Lufthansa and Ryanair are completely different flying experiences. You pay a low fare to get to a destination. One is basically a cattle wagon while the other has a customer service dimension. Don’t complain, sit back and tolerate what paying pennies can buy. I took a flight to Milan on Ryanair. …
Salerno On Tap
More to come on the undedapprecicated Amalfi city. I had a two day then loved the coastal resort.
Pompeii
Haunting. Tragic. Inspiring. What can anyone write about Pompeii that has not been written before? The Roman city fell victim to the Mount Vesuvius. Mother Nature claimed the city one evening burying the ancient metropolis under levels of deadly ash almost 2000 years ago. Visiting the site 2 times in August. I admit, Pompeii stirs …
My Mother Made It
A new series based on my cuisine experiences in Italy. The title comes from a conversation about who prepares the food in the kitchen. The guy replied, “My Mother Made It”. I had no more to say. Of course pasta plays a role in the story. How much?
What Happens in Baia, Stays in Baia
The saying, “What Happened in Baia Stayed in Baia”. It was once one of the most important ports in the western world. Connected to the capital, Baia and the connected water way supplied Rome with the riches from the empire. The city’s reputation: decadent, hedonistic, the seeking of all pleasures. The extensive bathes provided a …