City Girl Goes to Southern California
I have lived in Philadelphia all of my life. I have shoveled snow in the winter and photographed the crimson and yellow leaves...
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Frances Schwabenland
- May 16
- 1 min
Circa Green - The Park In The Sky
I am totally a "city girl" but that being said, I certainly appreciate it when urban planners are visionaries and create communities of...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Apr 15
- 1 min
TRANSCENDENCE
So 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...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Apr 1
- 3 min
The 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...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Mar 18
- 1 min
Winter Design in Yellowstone
Upon entering Yellowstone, the words... "serene", "pristine" and "vast"came to my mind and spirit. The starkness of winter white with...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Jan 5
- 3 min
L'art de vivre
As we come upon a new year with its whispering for reflection... reflections on the past with nudgings toward the future, there lies a...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Dec 11, 2021
- 3 min
A Journey Through the years
Here in Pennsylvania, Longwood Gardens is a definite stop for tourists and locals alike. Over half a million multi colored lights sparkle,...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Nov 13, 2021
- 4 min
Copenhagen: First Impressions
According to the World Happiness Report of 2021, Denmark came in second place with a score of 7.62. Forbes.com stated, "The World...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Nov 10, 2021
- 1 min
Dubrovnik: Land of Teal and Orange
Dubrovnik was the last part of this Croatian Adventure. It too had key roles in "The Game of Thrones" due to its spectacular city walls...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 17, 2021
- 1 min
Getting Lost in Trogir, Croatia
David Heath and I have been running photo tours for several years. We prepare for these by first traveling to a location and search to...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 16, 2021
- 1 min
The Burning of Evil
I just love it when my friends and acquaintances know how much I am fascinated to learn and photograph cultural and religious events and...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 16, 2021
- 3 min
Game of Thrones & Diocletian's Palace
Who knew when I was looking out the window in high school biology class, that one day I would be palace hopping through Croatia! Life...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 10, 2021
- 4 min
Local Hospitality by the Sea: Hvar
When 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...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 5, 2021
- 2 min
A stunning Palette of Blues and Greens at Plitvice Lakes
It was definitely like a scene from a movie...winding our way through twisted tree covered dirt paths to then come out...(script...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Oct 3, 2021
- 3 min
Nakurnjak AKA Willie Warmer
NOTE: First, may I just send my sincere thanks to Petra Hodak for taking us to this fascinating cultural pearl in Croatia. Also to Sonja...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Sep 29, 2021
- 1 min
A palette of golds, reds and blues
Crystal clear water, winding cobblestone alleys and a town with its legacy as part of the Venetian empire, Rovinj is romantic and...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Sep 28, 2021
- 2 min
Valuable and Delicious Balls of Fungus
I 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...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Sep 24, 2021
- 4 min
Strukla, 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...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Jun 11, 2021
- 7 min
Water Into Wine and Our Farewell
Day Three of the Finger Lakes Visit The world's first degree in Journalism was awarded at Cornell University. That won my admiration but...
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Frances Schwabenland
- Jun 9, 2021
- 5 min
Hanging 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...
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