If you're in Poland on a trip, you'll no doubt find a restaurant that serves Polish sauerkraut soup. I'm a big fan of sauerkraut so that's why I love it and it's incredibly good for your gut. If it isn't your thing I totally understand, but if it is, you'll love the recipe below. This post was originally posted on 1/2/14 and was updated on 12/10/19. Enjoy this tasty and … [Read more...]
How An Expat Started a Business as a European Tour Operator
Have you ever thought of living in another country, at least for a little while? I have. Waking up and looking out at a quaint little village that was built centuries ago has been a dream of mine. I’ve always wondered what it would be like and recently met a woman who is living that dream. Her name is Leslie Ender and she is a European tour operator who lives in Innsbruck, … [Read more...]
Travel Adventure Show: Takeaways and Rick Steves Travel Tips
I love going to the Travel Adventure Show and was glad that it was at the Los Angeles Convention Center this year. It was so easy for me to get to it from the subway. If you aren’t familiar with the show, it’s a huge expo where you can visit the booths of hundreds of travel companies, listen to well-known travel experts, enjoy entertainment and food. (there were pages and pages … [Read more...]
Gate 1 Travel: Take the Trip of a Lifetime Without Breaking the Bank
I attend a travel meetup and one tour company that keeps being mentioned at our meetings is Gate 1 Travel. Several of our members have been on their tours and gave them glowing reviews. In fact, some of them said they would never use anyone else. Gate 1 Travel offers discounted travel packages to destinations all over the world. As a Baby Boomer who loves to travel but … [Read more...]
Authentic German Gingerbread – Nürnberg Lebkuchen
Europe sparkles in the winter and Christmas decorations are everywhere. It’s a magical time to travel even though there’s a chill in the air. I can’t help but reminisce about a river cruise we took in November and December with AmaWaterways. Starting in Budapest, we floated up the Danube, disembarking to visit glittering Christmas Markets throughout German Bavaria and Austria … [Read more...]
