Euro Trip – Part 4 in Karlsvoy Vary, Czech Republich

Must Know Czech Insights  First, let me just mention one little insight about the Czech Republic.  The entire country smells like a bonfire at night.  I’m so sorry to be a bit overt on the truth.  When driving into Prague I couldn’t figure it out.  I thought perhaps there was a factory in the area, … Continue reading →

Euro Trip Part 3 – Kutna Hora

45 minutes west of Prague is a cute little town named Kutna Hora.  Well 45 minutes when there’s no construction…  when there is, I hope you have a Garmin that helps you navigate your way through the Czech Republic. Kutna Hora is famous for three UNESCO heritage sites that are located in the town.  A … Continue reading →

Euro Trip Part 1 — Dallas to Paris, Stuttgart, Munich

At this point I’ve lost track of how many times I’ve been to Europe.   Now I have even more reason to go with two of my best friends living there.  One of whom moved to Stuttgart, Germany…. a year and a half ago….  I have been long overdue for a visit to say the … Continue reading →

Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Just a few days spent in Oaxaca, Mexico as part of an immersion trip to learn Spanish.  The Spanish House – the school I take Spanish lessons at back at home – coordinates a trip twice a year with a sister school in Oaxaca.    What an amazing city, tucked in the Sierra Madre del … Continue reading →

Pronto! 10+ Lessons from Italy – Rome, Cinque Terra and Lake Garda, Italy

Lesson #1:  Is it just me, or is the word “Pronto” just about the best word in Italian?   I think I used Pronto for Hello, Soon, Ready, Speed Up…  I mean, if anyone asks you a question, and you don’t understand I’m thinking you have a 50/50 shot that “Pronto” is an appropriate response.   Lesson … Continue reading →

Onward to Lake Garda – Sirmoine, Italy

One would think that getting from Cinque Terre to Sirmoine by way of rental car (rented months in-advance) should be relatively simple.  Oh not so fast,  if that’s the case then clearly the person making the trip did not use Hertz Italy as was our case.  In our case, we reserved a sedan, the reservation … Continue reading →