An Aspen Retreat, All of a Sudden
It came on suddenly, the idea of going to Aspen, Colorado, then just as quickly fell into place. I was going to be hanging out alone in Denver for almost … Read more
Kristin Henning
Tallinn, Estonia: Fascinating Capital City
Tallinn always has been–and remains–at a crossroads. Taking the long view, Tallinn, like the Baltic Countries as a whole, has been tossed back and forth by neighboring powers, and in flux between invasions, war, destruction, and rebuilding. Today, it’s a lot of fun to visit.
Glimpses of Estonia Past and Present
We ask, every chance we get, what the reaction in Estonia is to the recent events in the Ukraine. Does Estonia fear it will ‘be next,’ annexed back into Russia … Read more
Leiden and The Hague, plus Delft
There’s no law that says you have to stay in Amsterdam the entire time you’re in The Netherlands! As entertaining as it is, and as much art as it holds, … Read more
Finding My Ancestors in Skåne, Sweden
This unplanned search for my ancestral homestead turned up many helpful people, some funny stories, and a look at my family’s backyard and grave sites.
Recommended Byways in Belgium
Sometimes we get caught up in sightseeing and forget to cover the basics on how we live–that is, how we eat, sleep, and navigate along the way. True happiness is … Read more
From Frites to Fresh Herring
The culinary shift from Belgium to The Netherlands isn’t blatant. More like the transition from the English Channel to the North Sea, you’re not quite sure where it is, but … Read more
Seven Reasons to Avoid Travel Planning
When Tom and I start talking about the future, like next month or even next week, we ask ourselves, “Where will we be? What do we want to do?” And … Read more
Visiting My Uncle’s Grave: Ardennes American Cemetery
Because it was first a laboratory for identification, Ardennes American Cemetery is unique in providing burial ground for casualties of every major WWII battle, including the Pacific.
The Museum of Alchemy: Prelude to Prague
The elixir for eternal youth and the potions for love and happiness were right here at the Alchemy Museum in Prague all the time.
