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Holiday in Puerto Rico

Isla Verde: Area Around Hotel and Beach Our Christmas break called for relaxation and adventure, so off we went to San Juan, Puerto Rico. From our hotel, the beach, Old Town San Juan, and its fortifications were close by, and those are the primary subjects for this post! Images from Isla Verde Beach Castillo San…

Ireland, Last Destination

This was our last European vacation while living in Germany! Enjoy the photos of our trip to the Emerald Isle in the land of Waterford County and Dublin. Tramore Tramore is a seaside town in County Waterford, located about eight miles from Waterford City. The town holds special memories for those near to us. Wexford:…

Bastogne, Belgium

101st Airborne Headquarters in Bastogne, Belgium Shortly after the Battle of the Bulge began on December 16, 1944, the 101st Airborne, under the command of General Anthony C. McAuliffe, was charged with holding Bastogne. The town was strategically important as a crossroads center. Upon arriving in the area, the 101st Airborne immediately created a perimeter…

Luxembourg American Cemetery

The Luxembourg American Cemetery is the resting place and home to over 5,000 courageous American soldiers and heroes, many of whom participated in the Battle of the Bulge. This cemetery was already established even before the battle ended, and the original grave markers that identified these men of valor were made of simple wood. However,…

Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City: Luxembourg’s Capital We had a wonderful time in Luxembourg this past weekend. The weather was sunny, and the mood was good! The map shows below shows Luxembourg on an interactive map.

Holiday Road Trip to Italy

Travels through the Alps Christmas Eve in Pisa New Year’s Day in San Miniato Day in San Gimignano Day in Lucca Interactive map of places traveled during our trip.

Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan, Italy

During our recent road trip to Italy, we visited the Alfa Romeo Museum in Milan. Architecturally, it is an impressive building and within its walls is an incredible collection of vintage Alfa Romeos. I am not necessarily a car aficionado but must admit it is an impressive museum regardless of whether you are a fan…

Aschaffenburg, Bavaria Germany

Aschaffenburg is a city in Bavaria with a population of around 70,000 residents. For reference, it is located about forty kilometers east of Frankfurt. It sustained heavy destruction during World War II. Since the town was rebuilt into a modern city, it has a walkable downtown area, including a genuinely nice outdoor pedestrian shopping district,…

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