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The Pillars Hotel…A Secret No More

Posted on February 26, 2013 by

If you find a hidden gem when traveling, you might be tempted to keep it a secret.  Other times you want to share your discovery with just one friend, which is how last year my husband and I discovered The Pillars … Continue reading →

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Winter…A Black And White World

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Can it be that I’m dreaming or did I wake up one morning and become part of a black and white movie. You may not think about color as it totally surrounds you each day but at this time of … Continue reading →

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Alsace’s Wine Road And Its Famous Flammekueche

Posted on February 4, 2013 by

I love traveling to the Alsace region of France, especially in the fall when the leaves are turning gold and the grapes are being harvested in the vineyards. As much as I love Paris and I try to stop for … Continue reading →

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A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

A picture is worth a thousand words so this post is short as my pictures will speak for themselves. I would like to  share what I consider the best photos from Back Road Journal during 2012. It was a year … Continue reading →

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Schwarzwaldstube…The Culinary Highlight Of Our Trip

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

After traveling for three weeks in Germany and Austria, I’m pleased to be able to say that my husband and I didn’t have a bad meal on the entire trip. Whether having soups, salads, or sausages for lunch with a … Continue reading →

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Arriving Home After A Long Journey

Posted on November 9, 2012 by

Traveling is a wonderful experience but the time comes when you pack your bags for the last time, check your room for any forgotten items, head to the airport, return the rental car and fly back home. Even though you … Continue reading →

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Munich, The Warm Heart Of Bavaria

Posted on November 6, 2012 by

Munich is the capital and warm “heart” of Bavaria. This cosmopolitan city has been called one of the most livable cities in Europe with reason.  It is friendly and sophisticated, traditional and trendy, historic and modern, and holds one of … Continue reading →

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The Beautiful Lakes District Of Austria

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

One of the most beautiful regions of Austria is well known to Austrians and Germans but is not often visited by people from the rest of the world. If you say you are traveling to Austria, people presume you are … Continue reading →

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Tirolean Charm

Posted on October 31, 2012 by

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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Storybook Bavarian Villages

Posted on October 28, 2012 by

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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