Annecy France, a tableau of color

Annecy is in the southeastern part of France. It lies on northern tip of Lake Annecy in the Haute-Savoie surrounded by mountains where goats and cows quietly graze in alpine pastures. Farms along the route produce...

A Swiss Cheese Specialty Named by Wilhelm Tell, Racelette Holds Its Own

The History As early as 1291 according to documents from monasteries, Wilhelm Tell called the cheese “Bratchäs” and Racelette cheese was born. Racelette is a Swiss cheese specialty that is made by melting...

Route du Vin: Lavaux, CH Becomes A UNESCO World Heritage Site

 The Lavaux is a region in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland was developed mostly by monks about 800 years ago. The vineyards of Lavaux can be traced back to the 11th century. The villages are strung together by...

Vieste (Foggia) Puglia, Italy: Not Just Another Italian Village

Vieste is a town and comune in the province of Foggia. The Region is Apulia in the southeast of Italy. This old medieval town stands on the eastern coastline of the Gargano, a peninsula protruding towards...