Halloween at the Beginning This was sent to me by email – so credit is due somewhere else…could be a bunch of blarney, but here ya go; and Happy Halloween! The Celts celebrated Halloween as Samhain, ‘All Hallowtide’ – the ‘Feast of the Dead’, when the dead revisited the mortal world. The celebration marked the end of Summer and the start of the Winter months. During the eighth century the Catholic...Read More
Bond With the Family in Europe! Family travel is a hot buzzword currently in the travel marketing side of the business. Media outlets are writing about it and at all the travel shows you see “Family Friendly, Family Travel”, etc. Yea, family travel – as if this was something new! I remember taking trips with my family as a kid – didn’t others do this? Ok, maybe our family trips in...Read More
Over a Century Old Tradition…Oktoberfest Whether you are in France, Canada, the USA, Australia or Germany, there is always a festival to attend celebrating the long running tradition, Oktoberfest. We are all familiar with the name, but not many know how it first came to existence. This 2 weeklong festival began in 1810. On October 12, to celebrate the royal wedding of Prince Ludwig and Princess Therese, the citizens of Munich,...Read More
Do’s and Don’ts in Italy Every country has its own history, culture and proper etiquette. Traveling to a neighboring country or one halfway around the world requires a little knowledge and insight into that country’s way of life. Italy is no different! Making a good impression and building strong relationships are very important to Italians, so impress the people in Italy by learning a little about Italian customs and etiquette. The...Read More
Hungary’s Delicious Cuisines One of the oldest European countries, Hungary is a destination filled with rich history and a unique culture – one that its residents are fiercely proud of. It is home to one of the world’s most famous and beautiful cities, Budapest, and boasts fascinating historical finds from 2,000 year old ancient Roman ruins to monuments dating back some 400 years. The landscape is spectacular, from the pristine fresh...Read More
Pure Adventures Self-Guided Travel, Your Way! September 2011 Meandering the Catalonia countryside on a clear, sunny day. What better way to enjoy the perfect Spanish climate? 5 Foods to Try in Spain From glistening beaches to medieval castles, from rugged mountain ranges to peaceful country villages, there is truly a little bit of everything for visitors to experience in Spain. Quaint ancient towns inspire a feeling of calm...Read More
Spain’s Do’s and Don’ts Are you planning a trip to Spain? You may be wondering about Spain’s Do’s and Don’ts! Every country has its own history, culture, and proper etiquette. Traveling to a neighboring country or one halfway around the world requires a little knowledge and insight into that countries way of life. Spain is no different! Spaniards tend to be very patriotic and proud of their heritage, and because of...Read More
Time to Travel is…Now! Location, adventure, and timing – the three ingredients that make the perfect vacation. Our clients have found the answers to these ingredients to be Europe, biking and fall. The first two are pretty obvious, but you may be wondering why fall? Although Europe is wonderful to visit year round, most people have come to love the fall season for the following reasons: Summer crowds are gone...Read More
The Jewel of Prague Interested in visiting Prague? Your visit won’t be complete without seeing the St. Vitus Cathedral. Everyone knows great things take time and the St. Vitus is no different; it took 600 years to be built. This Roman Catholic cathedral is the most important cathedral in the country, one because it is the seat of the archbishop of Prague, and two because it is the final resting place...Read More
