In the last of the grandson's top 10 lists, Wyatt lists the top 10 places he wants to visit. Many of you may have grandkids who want to visit these same destinations or perhaps you could share your list with us.  Read more

By: David Michael Hallett Read more

Bike Tours Led By Fat Tire Bike Company Read more

The difference was a pedestrian area, conveniently located close to my hotel which allowed for some relaxation and exploration. After departing from the hotel, I took a short stroll though a market area, and after about a two blocks, I arrived at a large car-free area where tourists and locals alike could walk around and mingle as they pleased. It was a prime location for souvenir shopping. Visitors could buy fresh flowers, handmade soap, postcards and t-shirts, at prices that would not empty your wallet. I actually did most of my own souvenir shopping in this area. There were many different types of shops in this area, and plenty of different ways for people to find items. Read more

There are many, many different factors that can make vacations one of the greatest experiences in our lives. However, there are also things which can make traveling a nightmare. A situation which can fall into the latter category can be when a traveler goes overseas, and suddenly realizes they have been separated from their passport. A passport is one of the most important documents a traveler needs, and whether it is lost or stolen, it is something which needs to be replaced soon. Read more

Really this should be titled the Beer Tour. We stopped on our way back to Munich in Andechs.  We drove through some beautiful countryside. For complete photos check out our album. Read more

I combined these destinations because we stayed over the border in Pinswag, Austria and went back and forth between Germany and Austria. Unfortunately the weather conditions were not ideal, but that’s how it goes, you can’t control the weather.

Typical Bavarian look, although ours was peppered with snow which made it even more idyllic looking. Read more

Dachau was the first concentration camp used by the Nazis in 1933 and served as a model for all other concentration camps. We toured the museum, a bunker behind the museum, the restored barracks, and took a walk across the now vacant camp to the crematorium. For more photos from this location, go to our album. Read more

We are almost at the conclusion of our 34-day European trip. I was thinking about lessons or tidbits I could share that might be beneficial to everyone, so here's a few. Read more

Colosseum Read more