by Penny Zibula | Dec 26, 2014 | Europe, Food & Beverage, Weekly Wow!
Evolution of a Family Christmas Tradition My first Christmas in England with the in-laws was fun, festive, interesting and only a tiny bit stressful. Having grown up with no Christmas traditions of any kind, I was eager to embrace those of Simon’s family, including... by Penny Zibula | Dec 19, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
High-Speed Gets You There, So You Can Take Your Time Being There Life is full of “firsts”, and if you’re lucky, most of them will fall under the category of WOW! I’m one of the lucky ones. Many of my “firsts”, such as my first ride on a high-speed train, have been of... by Penny Zibula | Dec 5, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Bar La Campana in Madrid Calamari (deep-fried squid) is one of those foods that has no middle ground. For most, it’s either an emphatic “yuck”, or a definite WOW Using the above logic, Bar La Campaign in Madrid is either a place you will choose to pass by, or... by Penny Zibula | Dec 3, 2014 | Europe, Food & Beverage, North America
Thanksgiving On the Road Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. The best way to spend it? At home, cooking a huge feast for our family, good friends and – as in recent years – a couple of young Marines from Camp Lejeune as part of our... by Penny Zibula | Nov 7, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Want to Take a Dip? Come on in, the Chocolate’s Fine If you only have one breakfast in Madrid, make it chocolate con churros at Chocolateria San Ginés. The café, which was opened in 1894, is located in a passageway near the San Ginés Church. But the café’s close... by Penny Zibula | Oct 16, 2014 | Europe, Weekly Wow!
Modern Artisans Use Ancient Techniques to Create Timeless Beauty Toledo, 45 miles south of Madrid, is a town of many WOW’s. The only way to describe this Castilian gem is “magical”. The perfect fusion of Christian, Jewish and Muslim cultures can be seen everywhere,...