An early Christmas present with a surprise visit to the Residenz Christmas Market in Munich, Germany.

Honfleur feels like a movie set. The old harbor front buildings, each a different muted color, some with windows placed hither and thither, some appearing to lean every so slightly against their neighbors, each somehow managing to provide just the right amount of support to keep all of the buildings marginally upright, just gives off a vibe that this place is too good to be true. And yet, any visitor to this quaint town located at the mouth of the Seine River can see that thi

A scenic winter cruise through Amsterdam's canals.

Having grown up in New Jersey, I can assure you that I've heard all the jokes. And look, if we're being really honest, I've probably even...