Today is the French national holiday, La Fête Nationale (Bastille Day), that commemorates the storming of the Bastille in 1789 that sparked the French Revolution.
Amsterdam Bikes and Boats
Traveling With Sweeney Looking Back: My 7 Links
Top Traveling with Sweeney blog posts It was very nice to be nominated by Linda of Islandmomma for the My 7 Links project initiated by Tripbase. I expected that I’d be able to do my part very quickly. It sounded easy just to pick seven Traveling With Sweeney blog posts…
Antwerp Central Station: The Railway Cathedral
The Beauty of the Railway Cathedral One of the many things I love about Europe is the rail system. Traveling through Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, I was able to get anywhere I wanted to go by train or other public transportation with very few delays. I enjoy the ride…
Where in the World Am I? Dusseldorf!
It’s Dusseldorf! Congratulations to our two winners, Tam and Laurel, who correctly identified the city where the photo was taken as Dusseldorf, Germany. Thanks to all who participated! Original post: Do you have any ideas about the place in the photo above? Please be as specific as you can about…
A Sniff of Cologne
A bit jet-lagged, but excited about beginning a week in Europe, we traveled to Cologne, Germany by train from Frankfurt. In case you’re wondering, Eau de Cologne was created here by an Italian, Johann Maria Farina, about 300 years ago.
The Drop Vancouver: Art on the Waterfront
The Drop Vancouver Having just spent a weekend in Vancouver, British Columbia, I now want to go back and see more of that beautiful city. I was there for the TBEX (Travel Blog Exchange) conference held at the Vancouver Convention Centre which has a terrific location on the waterfront. One…
What Happened in Vegas
I can’t tell you everything that happened in Vegas. There’s at least one story that’s staying in Vegas. But of all the things that happened in Vegas, most of my weekend getaway with husband and friends was just fun, eclectic and suitable for all audiences.