Both my Napa Valley winemaker friend, Emil and I were looking forward all trip to a visit and stay at Sweden's only floating hotel - along with a visit to the adjoining restaurant (Salt & Sill) - in the small ocean-side town of Klädesholmen on Tjörn Island in Western Sweden. This was one of the restaurants on our itinerary we had planned to wear the finest clothes we brought along! However, it was not to be - we barely arrived before closing … [Read more...]
Pretty Lake Como
We arrived at Lake Como after some stressful driving along the Autostrada's - we hit some heavy rain for kilometers which didn't help things. We arrived at Como and headed for Bellagio. The road around the lake is extremely narrow and which is challenging in our Land Rover. Cars like to race around the corners and there just isn't much room for mistakes. We almost ran into the wall several times to avoid oncoming traffic - but luckily we had … [Read more...]
Top activities for a fantastic family Summer
Butlins, a historic camp in Skegness England first opened in 1936. Famous for their red coats and appealing to families they continue to attract people for family vacations. They have grown since that first camp, most recently opening up a ocean hotel and spa which oddly enough features a snow cave! Not long ago they reached out asking for me to come up with some of my favorite family activities. For short trips including spending weekend … [Read more...]
Back to Europe!
After a smooth flight from California on SAS airline we arrived in Copenhagen. My friend Emil decided to use the restroom and I followed him blindly. Unfortunately he walked straight into the women's restroom. I caught myself and saw the sign at the last minute; we were both very tired from jet lag and in this hazy state both the men's and women's restroom signs looked the same! I then waited - and waited some more. I looked around to see if … [Read more...]
Our Family’s History with Volvo – Anticipating the Volvo Factory Tour in Gothenburg Sweden
In anticipation of our Volvo Brand Experience tour at the Volvo factory in Gothenburg Sweden today (in conjunction with their Car + Vacation offering), I thought I would reminisce a little about our family's pleasant long history with this particular automobile. As long as I can remember, my family has owned a Volvo, usually two and sometimes three. But I did not receive my first Volvo until my last year of college. My sister let me use it for … [Read more...]
Visiting Monaco
Monaco is the world's second smallest independent nation, the most expensive country based on per capita income, containing the most expensive real estate in the world across the country and the world's most densely populated country! We weren't sure what to expect prior to visiting this remarkably wealthy country. You know you are in Monaco when you hear the throaty growl of some super car in the distance racing through the steep hills of … [Read more...]
Enjoying the quaint towns along the Italian and Southern French Riviera
We are driving a large Land Rover that my brother's friend let him borrow indefinitely. While this car is great for off roading - I've heard Land Rovers seem especially prone to break downs. This vehicle is less then 10 years old - not that many kilometers on it and already its showing problems. The power randomly stops when you are driving down the highway - we are having problems with the brakes - the maintenance parking brake light is on ... … [Read more...]
A Glimpse of Paris
With the third and possibly final movie, Before Midnight recently released it is worth a reflection on a few of my experiences and sightseeing stops during my last time touring this much loved city. Paris is a major European hub city with two International airports, Charles De Gaulle Airport (named after a French General) and Orly. Charles De Gaulle is the primary airport for International flights and Flights to Paris from around the world … [Read more...]
Driving the Italian Riviera Autostrada
The impressive "autostrada", or toll highways along the Italian Riviera are truly an engineering marvel - with seemingly hundreds of bridges and both short and long tunnels drilled right through the rocky mountain sides. As a result, you have a road that is amazingly level even though it passes through large mountains and deep river gorges. Complicated round abouts and entry points are located next to entrances to the autostrada. Entry requires … [Read more...]
10 Things You Don’t Want to Miss in New York
New York really is the city of dreams; with so much to do all day and all night, this city never sleeps and neither will you and your itinerary if you’re after a jam-packed schedule full of things to do and activities to keep you on your feet! The Big Apple has a lot to offer when it comes to attractions but the most thrilling element of it all is the electric atmosphere, the hustle and bustle and the interesting people you meet along the … [Read more...]
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