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History and Nature Delight in Scotland Sep. 10, 2023
By Victor Block The first thing that impressed my wife, Fyllis, and me about the area of Scotland we... Read More
Old Traditions Are Alive and Well in Scotland Sep. 09, 2023
By Fyllis Hockman Ask anyone what they think of when they think of Scotland, and they'll probably sa... Read More
A Prompt to Colorado To Explore Nuclear Power Jul. 10, 2023
Most of Europe lacks the abundant coal and natural gas the U.S. long relied on to generate electrici... Read More
Do We Really Need to Travel? Jul. 04, 2023
I have friends who routinely ask where I've traveled of late and where I plan to go next. The answer... Read More
I Feel Better in Europe Jun. 06, 2023
This one of the saddest of the more than 1,000 columns I have written. I am writing in Budapest afte... Read More
Old Meets New in Gamla Stan, Sweden May. 21, 2023
By Lesley Frederikson It was my brother-in-law's idea to stay in Gamla Stan for a few days during a... Read More
The Best of the Alps: A Bucket List Hiking Adventure May. 20, 2023
By Margot Black On our European holiday, we focused on three exceptional destinations designated in ... Read More
Why Turkey's May 14 Election Really Matters May. 03, 2023
Turkey's May 14, 2023, national elections are critical, foremost for Turkish citizens. Their democra... Read More
Iceland, the Volcanic Island Apr. 02, 2023
By Lesley Frederikson In Iceland for just a few days en route to Sweden, my husband and I had limite... Read More
Seeking Family Roots in Granna, Sweden Apr. 01, 2023
By Lesley Frederikson When I began to help my husband plan a family pilgrimage to a small village in... Read More
Dusseldorf Is Germany's Fashion Capital Mar. 19, 2023
By Richard Carroll The name rolls off the tongue with a poetic and memorable ring, the resonance tan... Read More
A European Flight with Condor Mar. 18, 2023
By Richard Carroll Last year's canceled flights, shortages of pilots, flight delays, deficiency of g... Read More
Democrats' Spending Threatens Americans' High Standard of Living Feb. 01, 2023
The average American home is almost 2,200 square feet. An average home in the United Kingdom is a mi... Read More
Ukraine's Nation in Arms: The Unexpected Near-Peer War Feb. 01, 2023
Russia versus Ukraine: It's an unexpected "near-peer" war. Eleven months of combat and suffering de... Read More
An American in Milano Jan. 15, 2023
By Richard Carroll Standing 6 feet tall in her bare feet, strikingly attractive and with a relaxing ... Read More
Mountains and Villages Welcome Visitors to Lake Como Jan. 14, 2023
By Richard Carroll A cluster of five mountains like ancient trusting friends encompasses Lake Como w... Read More
The Grand Tour Versus Touring Grand in London Dec. 17, 2022
By Gay Courter "Slow down. Slow way down," is the advice I give when asked to help design an itinera... Read More
The Night the Lights Went Out in Europe Dec. 13, 2022
Politico Europe, a publication marinated in green politics, has named Russian President Vladimir Put... Read More
A Day on Reykjavik's Old Harbor Nov. 27, 2022
By Lesley Frederikson Icelandair has hatched a fantastic marketing scheme. Travelers passing through... Read More
Stay Awake Day in Iceland Nov. 26, 2022
By Lesley Frederikson It was meant to be a trip to Sweden to help my husband and his siblings trace ... Read More
