Golfing With Haydn
By Bob Enzel Well! Not in person exactly, but certainly in spirit. Tucked away in the easternmost portion of Austria about an hour’s drive from Vienna is Haydn-country, officially known as Burgenland. Flat as your stomach–perhaps–but impeccably designed for a challenging round amidst gorgeous scenery is the Golf Club Neusiedlersee Donnerskirchen. However, before I entice […]
Enticing Davos
By Bob Enzel Forty-two years ago we drove from Lech, Austria, over the Fluela Pass to Davos, Switzerland, just to see what this famous resort looked like. It was one long street, perhaps a mile long lined with shops and lodging and nothing like the picturesque, quaint village of Lech. We were not impressed. During […]
An Unusual Day in St. Moritz
By Bob Enzel. Photos by Fred McKinney We skied less than a half-hour, but our group of 18 writers had a great time in St. Moritz anyway. The “Top of the World” resort lives up to its motto, even when new powder snow plays second fiddle to the town’s other attractions. During a week of […]
Italy’s Incredible Monte Rosa Region
By Dee Dee McKinney. Photos by Fred McKinney The Monte Rosa region of Italy comprises 3 valleys. The skiing here makes up a huge ski circus. It is known worldwide for possessing some of the most amazing off-piste skiing sprinkled amid groomed trails connecting the 3 valleys. The west side of the region is Champoluc […]
Italian Charm
By Dee Dee McKinney The Sella Ronda Italian ski circuit is one of the best known ski tour loops in the Alps with trails and terrain for all levels of ability. The high Dolomites form a beautiful skiing backdrop as skiers pace themselves according to the level and ability of preference. The panoramic tour covers […]
Swiss Charm
By Dee Dee McKinney Swiss Charm by Dee Dee McKinney Skiing is a Swiss culture and a way of life for natives and visitors. Switzerland’s mood is evidenced by its charisma and ambiance: ski towns and ski trains, the horse-drawn carriage, food and delicious cheese. A skiers paradise, from small quaint hotels to 5-star elegant […]
Venice, Italy – Story and Photos
By Linda McKinney The world is filled with wonderful walking cities. Of these, Venice which has no cars, is at the top of the list! It is a city built by man on approximately 125 small islands. These are connected by bridges and canals. Often called, The Romantic City, it’s a city made up of […]
Sestriere – Winter Olympics 2006
By Bob Enzel The crowds of yesteryear have disappeared. The cheers and jeers have long been forgotten in the Olympic town of Sestriere; the names of winners and losers have faded from memory. It is late September almost two years later. The 96 Kilometer ride from Torino–the home city of the 2006 Olympics–to Sestriere took […]
Vignette on Wine and Cheese So Many Wines. So Much Cheese. So Little Time.
By Bob Enzel The one thing I knew before hand when I traveled through France and Italy was that it would be impossible to cross the threshold of the many wine and cheese districts without reflecting on great wines to taste and mellow cheese to savor. Situated in a bucolic countryside setting, the enchanting “Mont […]
A World Famous Resort with No Americans? Impossible!
By Bob Enzel All skiers have heard of the Pyrénées Mountains yet only a few have ever skied them and most have only a vague idea of what countries they encompass. For the record, the Pyrénées Mountains run along the top of Spain and bottom of France gathering in Andorra along the way. In days […]
