How to See Europe on Only $2000 a Day

by | Oct 1, 2009 | 0 comments

Those of us of a certain age will recall the popular travel guides of some years ago that touted “See Europe on $$$$ per Day”.  The fill in the blank number that I remember ranged from $20.00 to $200.00.  These books were largely responsible for the flood of American tourists that roamed through Europe from the 60’s onward seeking to immerse themselves in European culture.  The reality is that most of those that followed the proscriptions of such “How To” books became acquainted with small dingy hotel rooms, wine that tasted like paint thinner, and that particular brand of European body odor, but, nevertheless, returned home happy and knowing more than when...

What They Don’t Tell You About Venice

by | Sep 23, 2009 | 0 comments

Ok, I’ll admit it.  When S. made her desire known to go to Venice on our European jaunt, my first reaction was a giant groan.  First of all, I’ve been there, done that, and secondly, it’s really a white bread kind of place to go.  At best, a really old European Disneyland for adults.  Gimme a break….gondolas.  Tourists coming out of the old wazoo.  What a way to spend a few precious days when we could have been in Slovenia or some place really interesting. But I was wrong.  Well, not completely wrong.  It is, more or less, a Disneyland for adults, but a very fine one, and one with significant history and culture.  Don’t worry, I’m not going to give you a...