Scenic views in Andorra la Vella
First published by The Journal Gazette. This post is about my wonderful experience in Andorra la Vella.
A visit to Germany explores the good, difficult in Munich and Dachau
First published in The Journal Gazette On an early November morning in Dachau, Germany, I stood outside the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial as a cool breeze blew fallen molten-red leaves across the land. The fast-moving gray clouds and a hesitant sun delivered a gloomy day. That type of day reflected the mood of this tour. …
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Iguazu Falls an unforgettable stop while visiting Argentina
First published by The Journal Gazette There are two kinds of walking waterfalls tours: Those where you get wet and those where you get drenched. During a trip to Argentina, I went on an unforgettable walking tour of the enormous Iguazu Falls located in Iguazu National Park, and I was drenched by the time I …
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Tourist traps, must-sees on a visit to Buenos Aires
First published in The Journal Gazette I felt like I stepped into a parallel universe. Inflation is all over the news. Sports fans are crazy about their teams. The weather is unseasonably warm. The political environment is divided along ideological lines. Voters are flirting with the idea of voting for a far-right populist candidate in …
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Take in marvelous views on visit to Vienna
First published in The Journal Gazette On arriving at Vienna International Airport, I followed the crowd through customs and then to the first floor where I stepped into the arrivals area. I looked straight and there was a McDonald’s. I looked left and there was a Starbucks. I had traveled all this way, and I …
Enjoying art, history in Biloxi, Mississippi
First published by The Journal Gazette I was invited by a friend to join his long weekend gambling trip to Biloxi, Mississippi. I had never been there before, so I thought, “Why not?” We flew direct from Fort Wayne to Biloxi on the ultra-low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines. The flight was filled with people eager …
Bratislava offers beautiful views in Slovakia
First published by The Journal Gazette Which European city has what appears to be a flying saucer hovering on top of a bridge tower? Bratislava, capital of Slovakia. This magnificent city is known for its impressive architecture, beautiful art and gorgeous landscape. I didn’t plan before my visit; instead, I arrived energized and curious. I …
Trip to Hamburg, Germany, a learning experience
First published by The Journal Gazette My visit to Hamburg, Germany, was a great learning experience. The city is rich in architecture, culture and history. Almost surrounded by water, Hamburg has more than 2,500 bridges, outpacing Venice and Amsterdam combined. Hamburg is like a striking sweater with patches of land sewn together by bridges to …
Travel review: Las Vegas a hop, skip and enjoyable jump from Fort Wayne
First published by The Journal Gazette I was tired of watching gamblers in Las Vegas on television. I was too far removed sitting in my living room to experience any thrill or disappointment. So, I bought the $233 no-frills airfare on Allegiant Air from Fort Wayne, rolled my old and discardable clothes and stuffed them …
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