By Ginny RipleySavor your summer with a tasty combination of three of the season’s perennial pleasures in Fontana, Wisconsin. “Burnin’ Down the Docks” is a Sunday celebration of “Blues, Brews & BBQ” at The Abbey Resort, right on the picturesque Lake Geneva harbor.Promptly at noon, I heard the thump of live music kick in, attracting hungry … [Read more...] about “Blues, Brews & BBQ” in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Volume 5, Issue #7 - July 2012
Whimsical Eltz Castle
By Gail L. KnightITWPA MemberIn the midst of rolling green countryside near Münstermaifeld, Germany, sits a castle that would fulfill many a young girl’s dreams of where she, the princess that she is, should live. This mesmerizing castle, hidden in a valley away from view from the roads above, is the medieval castle Burg Eltz (or Eltz Castle).Burg Eltz is visually … [Read more...] about Whimsical Eltz Castle
An Essential Travel Item
By Karen BrooksSuitcase space is at a premium, as all frequent travelers know. So why should you make room for bentonite clay? Here’s why:Are you fearful of bug bites? Poisonous bites and stings can ruin your vacation. The thing that makes a spider bite or bee sting painful is the poison, so the most effective way to kill the pain and stop the reaction is to get the … [Read more...] about An Essential Travel Item
Chicago’s Millennium Park: An Artful Respite
By Connie S. ReedIt’s a hot summer day. You’ve spent the morning shopping along the Magnificent Mile, or perhaps you were museum hopping or just taking in the city’s sights. Now you are warm and hungry, and your feet are tired and sore. You are ready for a break. Head to Millennium Park, where art meets park, to enjoy a meal, relax, and maybe even cool your … [Read more...] about Chicago’s Millennium Park: An Artful Respite
Jettison Jet Lag
By Colleen Campbell The Wright brothers and their fantastic flying machine changed everything when they gave us a way to get to faraway places faster. Instead of spending days or even weeks traveling to foreign destinations, we now hop on a plane and find ourselves halfway around the world in just hours. But faster travel often means dealing with jet lag, the annoying travel … [Read more...] about Jettison Jet Lag