A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Monthly Archives: October 2012
Tirolean Charm
Just fifteen miles south of Innsbruck, in the Stubai valley is the alpine resort village of Neustift. This region of the Austrian Tirol is known by nature enthusiasts and hikers for its wonderful walking trails that can be reached by … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Innsbruck, Jagdhof, Neustift Austria, photography, spa, Tirol Austria, travel
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Storybook Bavarian Villages
One of the reasons for staying in the beautiful mountain village of Lermoos, Austria is its’ close proximity to the German border and the Bavarian Alps. After waking to a beautiful sunny day, my husband and I decided that it was the … Continue reading
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Tagged Bavarian Alps, food, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Mittenwald, Oberammergau, photography, travel
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Lermoos…A Perfect Mountain Village
A perfect mountain village with spectacular views isn’t just a dream…it is a reality. Lermoos, in the Tirol region of Austria is a top contender for that title as far as I am concerned. After days of rain and fog, … Continue reading
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Tagged food, Hotel Post, Lermoos Austria, photography, travel, Zugspitz, zugspitze germany
115 Comments
A Bright Spot On A Rainy Day
A bright spot on a rainy day is something to be treasured. While traveling in Germany has been great, I can’t say the same for the weather. We left the Black Forest on the third day of our stay with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodensee, food, lake constance, Lindau, Michelin, Relais & Chateaux, travel, Villino
132 Comments
A Rainy Day Can’t Get Me Down
When you plan a trip, you always hope to have wonderful weather. I had visions of touring lovely towns on Lake Constance (Bodensee in German) with sun filled vistas of the lake with the Swiss Alps in the background. I … Continue reading
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Tagged Bodensee, food, Germany, lake constance, Meersburg, photography, travel
131 Comments
A Gem In The Black Forest
You can search the world over looking for the perfect hotel. I found a hotel that I consider a gem in the Black Forest of Germany called Traube Tonbach. The hotel is located in Tonbach, one of nine villages that … Continue reading
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Tagged Baiersbronn, Black Forest, food, Germany, Michelin chef, Schwarzwaldstube, Traube Tonbach
119 Comments
Overcoming Jet Lag
I have crossed the Atlantic and arrived in Germany. Guten Tag (or if you are like me and don’t speak German) Good Day. I usually find that adjusting to a six hour time difference with just a few hours sleep to … Continue reading
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Tagged Black Forest, food, Germany, jet lag, Munich airport, travel
134 Comments
Pack Your Bags And Dust Off Your Passport
Pack your bags and dust off your passport. I’m taking you on a new adventure in Europe. My husband and I will be back traveling the back roads visiting charming small towns and a few famous city centers. We will … Continue reading
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Tagged Austria, food, France, Germany, lake constance, travel, wine roads
137 Comments
Lamb Stew For An Autumn Night
Autumn in New England is one of the loveliest times of the year. Leaves turn gold and crimson then fall to the ground creating a beautiful carpet that crunches under your feet. Adults take their children to pick apples at … Continue reading
