Author Archives: Jan Ross
Chocoholics Unite in Cologne, Germany!
Lovely pastel colored buildings and quaint cobblestone streets greet you as you pull into the charming city of Cologne, Germany on an AmaWaterways cruise of the beautiful Rhine River. Although Cologne may look like it dates from medieval times, much of the city was destroyed during WWII and restoration began in the late 1940’s. The … Continue reading
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Culinary Getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard
If you like to cook, drink wine, or just enjoy a fabulous meal prepared by someone else, you must plan a getaway to the Gervasi Vineyard in Canton, Ohio. Hidden away in a quiet neighborhood, you will probably think you have taken a wrong turn until you spot the elaborate entrance to the vineyard, a … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Starfish and Sea Anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon
Tom is usually the photographer, but I actually got this shot of starfish and see anemone at Cannon Beach, Oregon when I wandered down to the beach alone one evening. Pin It
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Cheese Tasting at the Reypenaer Tasting Room in Amsterdam
We stepped out of one of the ubiquitous Amsterdam canal boats onto the cobblestone path which ran beside one of the many scenic canals in the city. Sometimes referred to as “the Venice of the North”, canals run everywhere throughout this beautiful European city and are one of the main modes of transportation as well … Continue reading
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Getaway to “The Land of the Sky” – Asheville, North Carolina
In 1876, author Frances Tiernan wrote a book called “The Land of the Sky.” Located between the soaring Smoky Mountains and the Blue Ridge Mountains, this moniker was adopted as Asheville, North Carolina’s nickname and is still used today. Our first visit to The Land of the Sky was actually a happy accident. On … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Snowy Trail
We discovered snowshoeing last winter and love it. Tom got this shot of a snowy trail through the woods as we traversed it. Pin It
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Enjoying the Snow at Boyne Highlands
Although a good chunk of the United States has been moaning and complaining about all the snow this winter, we actually wanted more snow and headed to Michigan to find it. We discovered the beautiful joy that is Michigan in the winter last year and considering my love for warm, tropical beaches, it’s … Continue reading
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Cruising Southern France with Viking Cruises
Somehow, in the course of becoming a travel writer and traveling the world, I have become a person who casually announces that we are going to France. When I was a kid, our big vacations involved piling into a station wagon, the kids in the way back with no seat belts because seriously, who had … Continue reading
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Photo Friday: Snow Covered Branches
It’s always amazing how the snow clings to every single surface. Tom got this shot on our recent Michigan trip. Pin It
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Savoring the Amazing Offerings with Food Carts Portland
As huge fans of local foodie tours, we will often make a foodie tour of a city our first priority when visiting. It gives us a chance to sample some local restaurants and make a decision about whether we would like to return to enjoy a full meal. In this manner, we have explored Seattle, … Continue reading
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