2007-09-01 01:55
Germany’s Black Forest hides many delightful secrets amid its thick foliage. In this land of fairytales and half-timbered houses lies a little glass factory, practicing the methods of… Read More
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Author - photographer Vicki Landes blogs about her new book and the unusual European places she has visited.
2007-08-24 16:45
August is ‘vacation month’ for many Europeans. Shops close, traffic congests at all hours of the day, and a vacant hotel room is almost impossible to find. So, where do you go if… Read More
2007-07-21 15:46
Perched atop a vineyard-covered hill, the lonely Wuerttemberg Memorial Chapel enjoys a magnificent view of the Stuttgart area’s wine country. Although it sits in reverent silence, the… Read More
2007-07-14 14:34
Sometimes traveling isn’t just about going to a destination; it’s a state of mind. Physically, I’ve been trapped in South Carolina for seven months now while mentally I tr… Read More
2007-07-07 14:13
The little village of Oberammergau is more than just another charming German town. It’s a place where history is full of faith and sincere gratitude. It’s a place that oozes o… Read More
2007-06-23 23:05
The exquisite baroque Residence Castle steals the thunder in the town of Ludwigsburg, Germany. Its proud and stately demeanor vies any other historical building in the area. However, the q… Read More
2007-06-15 23:02
The EFTS summer book trailer has been released! See it on You Tube at:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVBgzpHyFkE Read More
2007-06-15 16:01
Amid the hardened ash and pumice of a two-thousand year old disaster lies a city so perfectly preserved, it sparks the imagination of even the most indifferent visitor. Pompeii has become… Read More
2007-06-15 15:56
Within a few short months of giving birth to our first child, my husband got word that the Army, in all of its wisdom, decided that moving us to the other side of the world was a good idea… Read More
2007-05-21 14:26
How often do you find a place where the water’s color is more intense than the sky’s? In the chilly island country of Iceland, the steamy Blue Lagoon is an oasis of heat. This… Read More
2007-04-29 23:51
Nestled in the Northern Black Forest, Alpirsbach Monastery echoes with the souls that once worshipped within its walls. While clinging to a forgotten time with a white-knuckled grip, the mo… Read More
2007-04-23 01:22
By now, you’ve probably guessed I have a little addiction for pottery. I’ve taken you through Deruta, Italy and to Boleslawiec, Poland (if you missed these articles, check out my… Read More
2007-04-15 22:58
Uneven cobblestone streets, short, squatty doorways, aged half-timbered houses, and all contained within an imposingly thick wall of stone – you’ve just entered Rothenburg ob der… Read More
2007-04-13 21:28
On the outskirts of Stuttgart lies an ironic little palace. Designed for Duke Carl Eugen, SolitudePalace is a wonderful display of showy Baroque architecture yet its location, its purpose… Read More
2007-03-27 01:04
Creative geniuses are seldom appreciated during their lifetime, as was ‘Mad’ King Ludwig of Bavaria. Now, his famous castle enchants the millions of tourists who visit her gates… Read More
2007-03-17 01:11
Where can you go to see one of the most beautiful examples of rococo architecture in Germany? An open field, of course! This answer may surprise you when considering it’s a place whe… Read More
2007-03-13 02:08
My websites (www.EuropeForTheSenses.com and www.efts.info) are temporarily down while we switch host companies - but it should be up and running soon! Sorry for the inconvenience! Read More
2007-03-10 04:20
As the harsh morning frost slowly looses its fury, Dutch botanists nurture their countless tulip bulbs in preparation for the warming spring sun. The provinces of Holland in The Netherlands… Read More
2007-02-24 00:36
“I’m too young to be collecting dishes!” Yes, these famous last words came out of my mouth shortly after moving to Germany. I’d see the stuff everywhere – de… Read More
2007-02-16 00:52
Over the last couple of months, I’ve been able to do some magazine, online, and radio interviews and each one has sparked a flow of wonderful emails from people asking how I got into t… Read More
2007-02-09 21:03
Each year, hundreds and hundreds of tourists flock to the famous Heidelberg Castle for pictures of the exquisite red ruins. Unfortunately, many of those visitors overlook the nearby Schwetz… Read More
2007-02-07 04:14
Maulbronn Monastery humbly hails as the most well-preserved medieval complex of its kind north of the Alps. Situated in a little German village of the same name, this beautiful reminder of t… Read More
2007-01-21 07:55
Why is it that an architect’s blunder is one of the most loved travel destinations in the world? The Leaning Tower of Pisa is one of those oddities that would have probably never beco… Read More
2007-01-03 02:11
Can you believe that it's 2007 already?? I'm still in shock but my entire world's currently a bit upside down right now anyway. We've moved back to the states...and I'm already missing Ger… Read More
2006-12-25 21:59
Exotic, mysterious with its Old World charm, and still hiding so many secrets, Prague enchants even the most cynical tourist. Prague’s rich history dates back thousands of years and a… Read More
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