Berlin's Fall of the Wall Celebration - It's Just Part of the Story
Berlin celebrated the Fall of the Wall on November 9, 2019. That was just part of the story of that fateful year.
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Merrilee MacLean
- Nov 8, 2019
- 4 min
Venice - An Excellent November Option
Don’t take Venice off your bucket list because of the horror stories of crazy crowds and new rules – visit in November instead.
Merrilee MacLean
- Nov 5, 2019
- 8 min
Lublin and Majdanek - An Opportunity to Reflect
A visit to Lublin and the former concentration camp Majdanek in Eastern Poland gives food for thought and reflection.
Merrilee MacLean
- Oct 20, 2019
- 5 min
6 Day or Weekend Trips from London
Six good options for day or weekend trips when visiting London - York, Chester, Betws-y-coed, Cambridge, Ely, and Tunbridge Wells.
Merrilee MacLean
- Oct 10, 2019
- 4 min
Off the Beaten Path in Scotland - the Highlands in Photos
The Highlands are a different side of Scotland – where the stark subtle beauty of the landscape is like nothing else.
Merrilee MacLean
- Oct 5, 2019
- 7 min
Austria – An Old Friend
Austria is welcoming, comfortable and above all, easy; like coming home to a home you would love to come home to.
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 24, 2019
- 4 min
The Best of Switzerland - Lucerne and the Lauterbrunnen Valley
For the quintessential Swiss experience, you can’t do better than visiting Lucerne and the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 19, 2019
- 6 min
Greece - Everything Old is New Again
Despite its recent problems, Greece is still a wonderful place to visit, and Santorini continues to be magical if you can flee the crowds
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 14, 2019
- 8 min
Istanbul - No Dancing Bears
Istanbul is a city of 16 million people blending cultures with a diversity in language, religion and dress that is almost overwhelming.
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 13, 2019
- 5 min
Bulgaria - A Country in Transition
Bulgaria has ancient history, an impressive record of religious tolerance, but is struggling with the transition from its Soviet history.
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 3, 2019
- 5 min
Berchtesgaden - More than Just Hitler's Playground
Berchtesgaden is more than Hitler's playground. This beautiful Bavarian village nestled in the Alps has served royalty and others for years
Merrilee MacLean
- Sep 1, 2019
- 5 min
Norway - It's More Than Just Fjords
Everyone knows the amazing beauty of Norway – the fjords, the mountains, the tall people. But there is more, if you are willing to look.
Merrilee MacLean
- Aug 25, 2019
- 3 min
The Lofoten Islands - Norway's Paradise?
The Lofoten Islands may be the perfect destination for either a physical challenge or a relaxing escape in an area of extraordinary beauty
Merrilee MacLean
- Aug 22, 2019
- 3 min
Finland - An Alternative to the Crazy Crowds
Stunning but subtle, Finland is an excellent option if looking to escape the craziness, revel in physical beauty and meet contented people
Merrilee MacLean
- Aug 19, 2019
- 3 min
Tallinn - Not Just a Tourist Destination
Tallinn celebrates its medieval history but if you look beyond the tourist kitsch you find a fascinating story of survival and perseverance
Merrilee MacLean
- Aug 15, 2019
- 3 min
See Riga Before Everyone Else Discovers It
If you are looking for a clean, historical, charming town with great history, an exuberant café life, and reasonable prices, Riga is it.
Merrilee MacLean
- Mar 27, 2017
- 3 min
Heeding the Call of the Polar Bear
As the winter drags on, one's mind can't help but turn to thinking of what else we might be doing, rather than lawyering away. Why not...
Merrilee MacLean
- Mar 26, 2017
- 4 min
Rubbing Shoulders on the Orient Express
Turning 50 can be traumatic and has been the butt of many jokes regarding mid-life crises. As I approached that milestone a few years...
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