Category Archives: travel

France’s Alsace Wine Region, Postcards To Remember

Posted on July 7, 2018 by

The French Wine Region of Alsace is a beautiful patchwork of forested rolling hills, valleys filled with quaint picturesque villages and hillside vineyards watched over by medieval castles. This charming wine growing region in the northeastern part of France lies … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Italy, Postcards And Memories

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Beautiful Italy, postcards and memories so lovely they needed to be shared. A few short months after starting Back Road Journal, a road trip to Europe was planned by two foodies…myself and my husband. It was September, the weather was great and … Continue reading →

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New England Post Cards / Favorite Photos

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

Postcards are a way of saving memories. Since I’ll soon be starting my seventh year writing Back Road Journal, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite memories and photos through the next several posts called … Continue reading →

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Caldo Gallego, Spanish White Bean Soup

Posted on March 13, 2018 by

Caldo gallego is a Spanish white bean soup and if you are visiting Miami for the first time, it is a great place to enjoy a bowl of this hearty and flavorful soup. You will find Spanish and Cuban restaurants all … Continue reading →

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The Black Forest At Its Best

Posted on February 21, 2018 by

The Black Forest, known as a source of fairy tales, carved wooden cuckoo clocks, smoked hams and cakes of dark chocolate with fresh cream and sour cherries, has for centuries beckoned travelers who want to experience its beautiful scenery and … Continue reading →

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Posthotel Achenkirch, Tirol, Austria

Posted on January 29, 2018 by

The luxury five star resort called Posthotel Achenkirch, near Lake Achensee in Tirol, Austria, is one of this beautiful region’s oldest and most well know spa hotels. It has become one of our favorite travel destinations as the hotel makes … Continue reading →

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Hotel Nesslerhof, Grossarl, Austria

Posted on January 9, 2018 by

Hotel Nesslerhof in Grossarl, Austria is less than fifty miles south of Salzburg yet it is surprising that most tourist have never heard about either the hotel or this village in the southern part of Salzburgerland. The small Austrian village and … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 24, 2017 by

CHRISTMAS WISHES I wish you a moment of peace, a moment of silence, a moment of serenity. I wish you  a magical holiday season  with family and friends. I wish you a joyous Merry Christmas and a New Year full … Continue reading →

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Hotel Spa Der Steirerhof, Bad Waltersdorf

Posted on December 9, 2017 by

Hotel And Spa Der Steirerhof is perhaps the most welcoming hotel I’ve had the pleasure to stay at during my many years of traveling. Located an easy 75 mile drive south from Vienna in the Austrian state of Styria, this lovely … Continue reading →

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Vienna Will Steal Your Heart

Posted on November 18, 2017 by

It doesn’t take long for Vienna to steal your heart. It is a fabulous city with a rich heritage and is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. While my husband and I were happy to wander Vienna’s elegant … Continue reading →

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