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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,...
Frances Schwabenland
Dec 11, 20213 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Nov 13, 20214 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Nov 10, 20211 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 17, 20211 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 16, 20211 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 16, 20213 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 10, 20214 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 5, 20212 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Oct 3, 20213 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Sep 29, 20211 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Sep 28, 20212 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Sep 24, 20214 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Jun 11, 20217 min read


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...
Frances Schwabenland
Jun 9, 20215 min read


Waterfalls, Negative Ions and Hot air Balloons
Day 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,...
Frances Schwabenland
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Three Day Get-A-Way to The Finger Lake Region of New York
Day 1- The First Leg of the Journey I don't know how many people would use the word, "orgasmic" and "travel" in the same sentence but for...
Frances Schwabenland
Jun 6, 20214 min read


"Staying Power" in Philadelphia
Since my last post was all about transforming the home I grew up in, I thought it was only fitting for me to explore the outdoor art...
Frances Schwabenland
May 8, 20215 min read


10 Things I learned while redesigning my Home
It was decision time...do I move or do I stay? With home prices soaring through the roof and certainly way past my bank account, I...
Frances Schwabenland
May 3, 20216 min read


What Does A T-shirt and An Impossible Goal have In Common?
It all began this past Monday with a gift from a dear friend I had not seen in over a year... a maroon t-shirt with the words, "Say Yes...
Frances Schwabenland
Apr 17, 20212 min read


Listen and Dance
My hard drive images keep speaking to me, asking to see the light of day! These two images were taken at the same spot in Myanmar before...
Frances Schwabenland
Sep 13, 20201 min read
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