Vicki Landes is the author and photographer of Europe for the Senses, a Photographic Journal. She has been soaking up Europe for the last six years and has visited 42 countries. Learn more at Europe for the Senses
Lake Constance: Holiday On The Bodensee August is 'vacation month' for many Europeans. Shops close, traffic congests at all hours of the day, and a vacant hotel room is almost impossible to find. So, where do you go if you already live in a country where international tourists flock to? Many go to the peacefully blissful shores of Lake Constance. Image visiting three different countries in only one day! It's possible on Lake Constance....... Similar Editorial : Lake Tahoe by Eric Morgan. | Source : Holiday Villa
Dorotheenhütte: Hidden Gem Of The Black Forest Germany's Black Forest hides many delightful secrets amid its thick foliage. In this land of fairytales and half-timbered houses lies a little glass factory, practicing the methods of a time long past. Located in the town of Wolfach, the Dorotheenhütte Glass Museum brings the traditions of yesterday alive for today's visitors. Proudly known as the 'Black Forest's only hand-blown glass...... Source : Travel Agents Baltimore
Wuerttemberg Memorial Chapel: Tribute To A Young Queen Perched atop a vineyard-covered hill, the lonely Wuerttemberg Memorial Chapel enjoys a magnificent view of the Stuttgart area's wine country. Although it sits in reverent silence, the chapel proclaims the timeless love of King Wilhelm I for his deceased bride, Katharina. The two now share this secluded resting place, together for eternity.In 1819, Wilhelm and the people of Wuerttemberg lost their...... Similar Editorial : Memorial Day Tribute by Steven Boaze. | Source : Walking Tour Guide
Polish Pottery "I'm too young to be collecting dishes!" Yes, these famous last words came out of my mouth shortly after moving to Germany. I'd see the stuff everywhere - decorating the walls at a friend's house, overflowing with food at a potluck gathering, being sold by at a booth outside the post store. And don't forget each and every shopping bazaar - the table surrounded by a frenzy of ladies was sure to...... Source : Holiday Itinerary
A Tuscan State Of Mind Sometimes traveling isn't just about going to a destination; it's a state of mind. Physically, I've been trapped in South Carolina for seven months now while mentally I try and put myself back in my favorite European places. One of my very favorites is the Tuscany region of Italy. While the city in South Carolina is a blistering desert of concrete, Tuscany radiates a rejuvenating warmth that...... Similar Editorial : Tuscan Style Decorating by Michael Holland. | Source : Visa Passports
