Frances SchwabenlandMay 161 minCirca Green - The Park In The SkyI am totally a "city girl" but that being said, I certainly appreciate it when urban planners are visionaries and create communities of...
Frances SchwabenlandApr 161 minTRANSCENDENCESo this week when so many people are reflecting upon the power of light over darkness, I thought it would be the perfect weekend to visit...
Frances SchwabenlandApr 23 minThe Amish Way Of Life - The Times They Are A Changing!Approximately an hour outside the city skyline of Philadelphia lies rolling green fields, farms with blue and black dresses hanging out...
Frances SchwabenlandMar 181 minWinter Design in YellowstoneUpon entering Yellowstone, the words... "serene", "pristine" and "vast"came to my mind and spirit. The starkness of winter white with...
Frances SchwabenlandJan 53 minL'art de vivreAs we come upon a new year with its whispering for reflection... reflections on the past with nudgings toward the future, there lies a...
Frances SchwabenlandDec 12, 20213 minA Journey Through the yearsHere in Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is a definite stop for tourists and locals alike. Over half a million multi colored lights sparkle,...
Frances SchwabenlandNov 13, 20214 minCopenhagen: First ImpressionsAccording to the World Happiness Report of 2021, Denmark came in second place with a score of 7.62. Forbes.com stated, "The World...
Frances SchwabenlandNov 10, 20211 minDubrovnik: Land of Teal and OrangeDubrovnik was the last part of this Croatian Adventure. It too had key roles in "The Game of Thrones" due to its spectacular city walls...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 18, 20211 minGetting Lost in Trogir, CroatiaDavid Heath and I have been running photo tours for several years. We prepare for these by first traveling to a location and search to...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 16, 20211 minThe Burning of EvilI just love it when my friends and acquaintances know how much I am fascinated to learn and photograph cultural and religious events and...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 16, 20213 minGame of Thrones & Diocletian's PalaceWho knew when I was looking out the window in high school biology class, that one day I would be palace hopping through Croatia! Life...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 10, 20214 minLocal Hospitality by the Sea: HvarWhen I do my research on a new travel destination, I go to many sites to gather information and see what others have done before me...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 5, 20212 minA stunning Palette of Blues and Greens at Plitvice LakesIt was definitely like a scene from a movie...winding our way through twisted tree covered dirt paths to then come out...(script...
Frances SchwabenlandOct 4, 20213 minNakurnjak AKA Willie WarmerNOTE: First, may I just send my sincere thanks to Petra Hodak for taking us to this fascinating cultural pearl in Croatia. Also to Sonja...
Frances SchwabenlandSep 29, 20211 minA palette of golds, reds and bluesCrystal clear water, winding cobblestone alleys and a town with its legacy as part of the Venetian empire, Rovinj is romantic and...
Frances SchwabenlandSep 28, 20212 minValuable and Delicious Balls of FungusI would be hard pressed to even begin to describe the taste of truffles. In all my years, I do not think truffles were ever added to the...
Frances SchwabenlandSep 24, 20214 minStrukla, Licitar, Truffles and so much more!This ancient land with the sordid rise and fall of the Romans, the building of castles and fortresses, the Croats and other Slavic tribes...
Frances SchwabenlandJun 11, 20217 minWater Into Wine and Our FarewellDay Three of the Finger Lakes Visit The world's first degree in Journalism was awarded at Cornell University. That won my admiration but...
Frances SchwabenlandJun 10, 20215 minHanging Out With The Ghost of Jimmy Stewart and having a wonderful life!I know...the title is a tad too long, but I couldn’t help it! Hopefully, it captured your attention and you will read on! Day 2 Finger...
Frances SchwabenlandJun 8, 20213 minWaterfalls, Negative Ions and Hot air BalloonsDay 1 - Next Part Of The Journey We departed Corning and headed to the Glen Iris Inn located in the heart of the Letchworth State Park,...