Europe

How much do you know about Italian cuisine? There's more to this brilliant style of cooking than just pizza and pasta, you know? Since my family trip to Italy is just around the corner, I thought I'd do a little research. While we're away,…

If you're heading over to Scotland this year, there are a few things you ought to know. This part of the UK is truly beautiful, complete with rolling hills and scenic views. Still, one of the best things about the place its delicious…

For many avid adventurers, Europe is a place of romance an adventure. With culture dripping from every street corner, and history painted across high chapel buildings and stunning architectural masterpieces, you'll have plenty to feast…

My husband and I just returned from an amazing month in Rome, Italy – and although it was not our first trip to the majestic city, it never seems to get old and we never run out of beautiful places to explore. And thanks to The Roman Guy,…

There is nothing quite like being picked up on Friday from work and whisked off for a romantic break! Your bags have been packed for you, your partner has bought you flowers and you are heading off for a weekend of bliss and romance! The…

The United States is laid out in a series of straight lines and ninety-degree angles. If you look at any map of New York City or Washington D.C. you will see that the roads all run parallel to each other in a very particular and organized…

Torre Argentina is a Roman cat sanctuary built upon, it is believed, the sacred grounds where Roman Emperor Julius Caesar was stabbed by his rival Brutus in 44 B.C. The history of the cats’ residency began in 1929 when the sacred area of…

I loved the story of Heidi when I was a little girl, how she managed to mellow out her grumpy old grandpa, how she made friends with Peter and minded the goats, how she coped in big dirty Frankfurt despite her homesickness, how she…

Roman GuyIf you’re looking out the window as the thermometer plummets and the rain and snow fall, I’ve got great news for you—now’s the best time to plan a sunlit summer getaway! Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your summer…

My husband and I recently visited Prague in the Czech Republic.  During our visit, we wanted to have some authentic Czech experiences and read about the Czech Kitchen (Ceská Kuchyne) in our trusty Rick Steves Prague book.   According to…