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Green County's rolling hills offer a taste of Europe not far from your doorstep

July 13, 2009

Travelers forced to forgo plans to visit Europe because of the economy can find foreign-flavored experiences closer to home, if they use their imaginations.  This is especially true in the Midwest, where European settlers in the 1800s created villages that to this day retain the flavors and traditions of the places they left. The language will be English; the currency, dollars; the many festivals, fun.

By Alfred Borcover | Special to the Tribune

http://www.chicagotribune.com/travel/chi-europe-travel-060928,0,179303.story