Author: Tricia A. Mitchell
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Celebrating Mariä Himmelfahrt Day in Oberammergau, Germany
As the clock edged toward nine thirty in the morning, the stream of villagers dressed in traditional German folk costume passing by our window in Oberammergau, Germany grew. Ladies in elaborate Dirndls and men in Lederhosen pedaled by on their bikes. Some navigated their bikes’ handlebars with one hand, with elaborate wildflower bouquets in the…
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Scenes from Santorini
A wander past Oia’s bougainvillea, windmills, and whitewashed paths. Picturesque as can be, it’s no wonder this is one of Santorini’s most well-known villages!
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A Mask-Maker in Ohrid, North Macedonia
In Ohrid, North Macedonia, the Marinov family has been crafting utilitarian and decorative objects from copper and brass for over a hundred years. Shawn and I stumbled upon the small studio of third- and fourth-generation artists one afternoon while exploring Ohrid’s UNESCO-registered Old Town, which is replete with hundreds of Eastern Orthodox churches. The Marinov…
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Vientiane, Laos: An Afternoon at Buddha Park
Marry Buddhism, Hinduism and a touch of whimsy, and the result is Buddha Park – a sprawling green space dotted with more than 200 concrete sculptures near Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. Hopping out of a minivan shared with French and Swiss travelers we’d met at Vientiane’s bus station, we expressed relief that we…
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Santorini Wine: From an Eruption to Effervescence
Taste the volcanic soul of Santorini wine on a bespoke tour. Learn about unique wreath-grown vines and mineral-rich flavors born from lava, pumice, and limestone.
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Sunrise, Sunset on Santorini
From blue hour strolls in Firostefani and Imerovigli to sunsets at Skaros Rock, we discover the peace and magic of Santorini at dawn and dusk.
