Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
When we were planning our trip to Italy and Croatia this past spring, we never dreamt it would include a weekend in Amsterdam, but things have an odd way of working out at times, so off we went. We had originally planned on taking trains to most of our destinations, which is super easy here... Continue Reading →
Split is a party town according to many of the Croatians we had conversations with during our stay. It’s famous for its nightlife and lively club scene. We saw many groups of visitors clearly in town for a wild weekend - women and men decked out in beach wear, skin tight clothing, and bright shiny... Continue Reading →
Last week I posted my first blog about Dubrovnik, and today I’m continuing on with more about this amazing city. Click here to read that post. As I mentioned last week, the Dubrovnik Pass is a good bargain allowing you to you visit many of the city’s historical locations. In addition to seeing the city... Continue Reading →
What began as an Etruscan settlement around 900 BC is now the bustling and thriving city of Sienna. Located in Tuscany, this medieval city is a dazzling place to visit with ornate architecture, famous works of art, and an interesting history. Not quite as famous as Rome, Venice or Florence, yet this UNESCO listed city... Continue Reading →
The famous village of Assisi, located on the slopes of Mt. Subasio in Umbria, is an incredible place to visit, filled with history, architecture, art, all to be discovered along its cobbled, narrow streets, and alleyways. People flock here for the art, and food; some come on a pilgrimage, and others come to experience this... Continue Reading →
We are enjoying the Italian portion of our vacation with most of our time concentrated in Umbria. This region is known for vineyards, olive groves, and amazingly well preserved, ancient hilltop villages, including Assisi, Spoleto, and Spello, just to name a few. Bevagna was one of the villages on our must see list. Once a... Continue Reading →
As I mentioned in last week’s post, we’re off on another European adventure. After a few days in Paris we traveled to Lyon where we enjoyed the amazing bouchons, a food tour, and wandering through a street market. We have never taken a food tour before and are reluctant tour participants in general, however, since... Continue Reading →
We’re off on another grand adventure; this time we’re visiting some of the grand cities in Europe, with additional time in Italy and Croatia. Our vacations almost always start in Paris. We drive to the train station in neighboring Flers, where there is free long-term parking, hop on the train, and two hours later we’re... Continue Reading →
Granville, located in Normandie France, was established in the 11th century by a vassal of William the Conqueror. Located on the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel, it was once an important port for cod fishing and later became the first shellfish port in France. Today it is a lively seaside resort with casinos, shopping, a golf course,... Continue Reading →
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