Venice of the North

“God make the world, but the Dutch made Holland” is a popular saying in the Netherlands.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldMarch 3, 2018Amsterdam

When you read the list below of my other favorite places in Europe you’re going to realize it felt absolutely ridiculous titling this article the “lesser known” cities of Europe.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 24, 2018Germany, Scotland

The Top Five in Europe

In the travel industry world we all know who the Big Five are, but it occurred to me that you probably do not.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 17, 2018Ireland, London, Paris, Spain

Scotland, Land of Adventure

Have you ever wondered how you’d look in a kilt? If the answer is yes there won’t be a better time to find out than in 2018.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldFebruary 3, 2018Scotland

Switzerland by Train

I’ve always thought it would be fun to do a cross country train trip, and Switzerland offers one that is simply amazing.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldNovember 11, 2017Switzerland

The Sistine Chapel

Have you ever been awestruck? Completely overcome by the magnificence of an object of art? Mesmerized by the story told within the art, as well as the story told concerning the creation of the art?

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldOctober 7, 2017The Sistine Chapel

Vatican Museums

Have you heard about Laocoon, the priest who tried in vain to warn the Trojans about the big horse?

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 30, 2017Vatican, Rome

Italy

What destination is #1 on the bucket list for American tourists? Home to much of the greatest art, architecture and gastronomy in the world, Italy is #1 for most Americans.

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldSeptember 23, 2017Italy

Hill of Tara

We all remember Scarlett O’Hara’s father pining for his homeland and the hills of Tara, don’t we? Did you know the Hill of Tara is the mythical and spiritual center of Celtic Ireland?

EuropeJoy CrutchfieldAugust 26, 2017Ireland