Tbilisi, Georgia
The Caucasus Mountains are at the intersection of Europe and Asia. They stretch from the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, which is referred to as the Caucasus region. In the center of this is the country of Georgia and today we are going to introduce you to its capital Tbilisi (pronounced-Tilleesee). Tbilisi is a […]
Plovdiv, Bulgaria
Plovdiv is an ancient city in southern Bulgaria, built around seven hills. It boasts of being the oldest continually inhabited city in Europe dating back some eight thousand years! As you explore the city you will find many areas that are still being dug up by archeologists. Ancient Roman Ruins in Plovdiv The Ancient Theater […]
Potato Pancakes
Let’s talk about potato pancakes! We grew up in partly polish families, and potato pancakes were a real treat. Served for breakfast or dinner, applesauce or sour cream, it is comfort food in its own class. Pancakes and Latkes are used sometimes interchangeably. But there is a difference. Potato pancakes are more rounded than potato […]
Paris, France
We will be escorting a group trip to Paris France, the Normandy area, and a 7-night river cruise aboard an Amawaterways river cruise ship next November. The dates of the river cruise are November 4th to November 11th of 2021. We will be putting together and offering pre and post-cruise extensions and we will be […]
Constanta, Romania
Constanta, Romania This week we wrap up our tour of Romania in Constanta. We normally do not focus on one area for so many emails, but we are finding out that there is a mystery to this land. It is possible that the many years of communist rule that kept it hidden from the world […]
Top 5 Things to Do in Amsterdam
We were in Amsterdam in November of 2018. We did do some of these 5 things, but we did not do them all. Amsterdam is on our list of places to revisit. One of our biggest takeaways from this city was the simplicity of moving about. It’s no secret that Amsterdam is one of the […]
Key West, Florida
We are going to explore a city in Florida that does not get nearly the love it deserves. Key West, Florida is quite surprisingly a hidden gem. There are two types of people, those that have been and love it and those that have not and do not show a big interest. The only explanation […]
A decadent Sicilian dessert
We were both raised with Sicilian traditions. So, picking a decadent Sicilian dessert recipe from all the memories we had as children was tough. Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, has a long history of being invaded and conquered. But in typical Sicilian fashion, it has made them tougher and created inspiration from around […]
Hot deliciousness in a cup? Yes Please!
Coffee is about the most varied beverage in the world. Every culture has its recipes for roasting and there spins on brewing. We are coffee lovers so a trip abroad would be amiss without a trip to a local cafe. A local cafe showcases the community it represents. It’s a great way to experience some […]
Pannenkoeken – Sweet or Savory
Welcome to this “break” in our destination journey to the tastes and senses around the world. Let us head to the Netherlands, where the quirky street foods like Pannenkoeken, French fries with bunches of available toppings, hash cookies, and hot dogs keep the munchies at bay. When in Amsterdam, be sure to enjoy a Pannenkoeken. […]