Mellow Wanderer

Steve "Mellow Wanderer" Geiger is a retired broadcast news executive and EMMY Award winning producer, reporter, and writer. Steve is an avid traveler and writes about his various adventures and the places he visits.

Heart Of Bavaria Has Old World Charm

Liberation Hall (KELHEIM, GERMANY) A spring, summer, or fall jaunt through this German hamlet is nothing short of magnificent. Rich in history, casual and fun (Biergarten anyone?), and full of bucolic splendor, Kelheim is a feast for the senses (beer, brat, pretzel anyone?) Situated on the Danube River banks and centuries old, Kelheim draws outdoor…

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Catch A Good Cruise Deal During “Wave Season”

(MELLOW WANDERER) ‘Tis the season to say bon voyage. Early cruise booking is here! The champagne cork has barely popped on 2015, and the cruise industry is standing by to lure travelers in with deals for early commitments. MW’s email already has an alert announcing January’s “Wave Season” offerings via Cruise Critic, an independent, reliable…

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Germany’s Oktoberfest: Best Of Bavaria (Regensburg)

REGENSBURG, GERMANY (Bavaria- Mellow Wanderer) Historic Regensburg, Germany is in the heart of Bavaria on the banks of the Danube River. Choose your adjective: quaint, charming, bucolic. They all fit this city and the surrounding countryside like a perfect pair of lederhosen. Stroll through the cobblestone and brick paved streets, narrow alleys, and wide open squares. Soft pastel colors make the surrounding tall buildings pop….

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Exploring India On A Whim

 BANGALORE Exotic India is a trip for all senses. Sights, sounds, tastes and smells are quite different for travelers from the West. Emmy winning television journalist Jeremy Campbell recently traveled to India from the U.S. We welcome him to Mellow Wanderer for a Q&A about his quick four day trip to Bangalore, the capital of…

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Japanese Paradise With A Florida Twist Is Good For The Soul

MORIKAMI MUSEUM AND JAPANESE GARDENS (Boca Raton, FL- Mellow Wanderer) On the other side of ritzy, swanky Boca Raton is a quaint, peaceful hideaway for spiritual awareness and renourishment. No fancy pants mansion with brick paved driveway leading to Shangri-La. Quite the opposite. The road leading to Morikami Museum and Gardens is almost rustic and…

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