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Europe, Switzerland

Travel Photo Thursday – Swiss Charm

Catherine Sweeney
February 24, 2011

Photo of the lovely exterior of Hotel des Balances in Lucerne, Switzerland

switzerland
California, USA

Sunrise over the East Bay Hills

Catherine Sweeney
February 23, 2011

Good morning! Sunrise over the East Bay Hills in the San Francisco Bay Area.

california, san francisco
Attractions, California, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, USA

Family, Friends and Snoopy

Catherine Sweeney
February 21, 2011

A day trip north of San Francisco to Santa Rosa and the Charles Schulz Museum.

california, USA
Attractions, England, Europe

Windsor Castle – Fit for a Queen

Catherine Sweeney
February 17, 2011

Photo of Windsor Castle, the official residence of the queen.

England
Attractions, California, History, Museums, Memorials & Landmarks, USA

Glimpses of a Golden Age at Filoli

Catherine Sweeney
February 12, 2011

“Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life.” Taking the first two letters of each part of his motto, William Bourn named his lavish country estate Filoli.

Art and Architecture, california, Filoli, san francisco
New York, USA

Travel Photo Thursday – Sphere of Influence

Catherine Sweeney
February 3, 2011

Sphere within Sphere I took this photo on a February day outside the United Nations headquarters building in New York City. This bronze sculpture was created by Italian sculptor, Arnaldo Pomodoro, and given to the United Nations as gift from Italy in 1996. It is called Sfera con Sfera, meaning…

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new york city, Sculpture, United Nations
Destinations, Food, Guest Posts, South America

Life is Sweet in Buenos Aires

Catherine Sweeney
January 31, 2011
Life is Sweet in Buenos Aires

A delicious introduction to the confiterias (bakeries) of Buenos Aires

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Argentina, Buenos Aires, food, South America
Attractions, Canada, New York, Ontario, Parks & Recreation, USA

Over the Falls

Catherine Sweeney
January 27, 2011

Gorgeous rainbow over Niagara Falls

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About Catherine Sweeney

Catherine Sweeney is a travel enthusiast with a lifelong passion for going places. A weekend getaway, an international journey, a cross-country road trip, or a local jaunt — they’re all on her radar. And it’s all made extra special when she’s enjoying the finer things in life with Mr. TWS, her husband and co-blogger. Get inspired as they share photos and stories highlighting the best of destinations, food, wine, history, culture and the arts.

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  • Things to Do in Chicago: Two Tours to Book (and More Tips)
  • Northern California Getaway — Three Days in Sonoma County
  • From Barcelona to Rome on a Viking Western Mediterranean Cruise
  • Day Trip from Copenhagen to Helsingør, Lund, and Malmö
  • 5 Days in Irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark

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Oh, Chicago! You’ve got it all. New on the blog — Oh, Chicago! You’ve got it all. New on the blog — a recap of two awesome tours to take and more tips. There’s food, art, architecture, and more. Link in bio and in comments. #choosechicago #architecturetour #foodtour #westloopchicago #travelchicago
Mr. TWS catching rays and staying cool in the pool Mr. TWS catching rays and staying cool in the pool. #scottsdalearizona #pooltime☀️ #keepingcool #arizonalife🌵☀️
A #foodiefriday tip — when in Chicago get a taste A #foodiefriday tip — when in Chicago get a taste of the West Loop food scene with @chicagofoodtours. We savored delicious and chef-inspired Italian Korean, Japanese dishes and more on this 3-hour tour of this very cool neighborhood. #chicagoeats #tastechicago #chicagofoodtour #choosechicago
It’s always a treat to visit my old hometown - the It’s always a treat to visit my old hometown - the great city of Chicago! @mrtws1 and I were there for a few days last week to soak up the city vibe, enjoy favorite places, and have new experiences. This is just a glance of our time with @chicagofoodtours in the West Loop, a repeat river cruise with @chicagoriverboattours amazing architecture boat tour, Old Town Art Fair, Wells Street Art Fair, Oak Street Beach, Millennium Park, rooftop at The Peninsula. There’s more to come! #choosechicago #chicagoarchitecture #chicagogram #visitillinois #chicagoisbeautiful
@mrtws1 and I met in Milwaukee and one of our favo @mrtws1 and I met in Milwaukee and one of our favorite places way back when and throughout the years when we visit is @elsas_mke. We were lucky to be there last week when owner Karl Kopp (who also owns another favorite place of ours in Scottsdale @az88thebar) was being honored with the designation of a portion of Jefferson Street at Cathedral Square in his name. Thanks to his lovely sister Liz for including us in the celebration. #elsasonthepark #milwaukeerestaurants #visitmke #favoriteplaces #milwaukeewisconsin
New on the blog - Sonoma County travel inspiration New on the blog - Sonoma County travel inspiration! A look back a three-day getaway in my favorite part of Northern California. Wine,food, and beautiful scenery. Link in bio and in comments. #visitsonoma #californiadreaming #sonomacounty #winecountry #travel
From our last trip to California -- Another Sonoma From our last trip to California -- Another Sonoma County winery tip for your next visit. Check out Wilson Winery in Dry Creek Valley just north of Healdsburg (where we were based on this trip). They have a great variety of Zinfandel wines and we brought home a few bottles of their Sydney Reserve Zin. Lovely place to sit outside and enjoy the vineyard views. #sonomawines #californiadreaming #vineyards #drycreek valley #wine
Planning a Sonoma County summer getaway? Consider Planning a Sonoma County summer getaway? Consider a mountaintop tour and tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood, California. More photos and ideas for food, wine, and fun experiences coming soon here and on the blog for your getaway planning. #sonomawine #visitsonomacounty #californiawine #travelcalifornia #winetasting
Thinking a lot about Sicily lately. Check out our Thinking a lot about Sicily lately. Check out our 11-day itinerary for your travel inspiration. Link in bio or copy from comments. Ragusa Ibla is the old city center of Ragusa (shown in the photo), one of the eight Late Baroque towns in the Val di Noto of southeastern Sicily to be on the UNESCO World Heritage list since 2002. There is much to explore in this town that was largely rebuilt after the 1693 earthquake that devastated the region. #visitsicily #ragusaibla #travelgram #travelitaly #sicilia
NEW on the blog - a recap of our shore excursions NEW on the blog - a recap of our shore excursions in Spain, France, and Italy on a Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. This photo was on the French Riviera - what could be better? Link in bio and in comments. #myvikingstory #cruisetravel #mediterranean #frenchriviera #villefranchesurmer
No fooling! This is where I’d like to be right now No fooling! This is where I’d like to be right now — aboard the Viking Mars on a Mediterranean cruise. The beautiful coastal city in the first photo is Villefranche-sur-Mer, France, taken from the ship. I was wearing Mr. TWS’s sunglasses 😎 He looks better in them! Other photos of the happy traveler are from various spots onboard, too. New blog post about the trip coming soon. #myvikingstory #mediterranean #cruise #travelgram #vikingmars
Scottsdale, Arizona showed up today! #nokings #not Scottsdale, Arizona showed up today! #nokings #notpaid #savedemocracy #scottsdale
A #sundayshoutout to the super crew of the Viking A #sundayshoutout to the super crew of the Viking Mars on our recent Mediterranean cruise. This was a great welcome back to the ship after one of our shore excursions in Italy. Thanks to all of the crew for another memorable cruise! #myvikingstory #vikingmars #mediterraneancruise #cruisetravel
When you take a @vikingcruises ocean cruise, be su When you take a @vikingcruises ocean cruise, be sure to book a dinner at the Chef's Table specialty restaurant. It's always a treat to discover new dishes or innovative takes on familiar ones. There are different menus every few nights that you can check out when you are aboard, but make a reservation as far in advance as you can. On our Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise, we opted for the Mexico menu and it was probably my favorite of all we've experienced on our ocean cruises. There are five courses, each with a perfectly-paired wine. Clockwise from top left: * Amuse Bouche - Tostadas de Pulpo * One of the lovely red wines * First Course - Tamalito de Pollo * Granita - Nopales con Limón * Main Course - Short Rib * Dessert - Chocolate en Texturas * That's Mr. TWS! * Main Course salmon substitution for Mr. TWS who doesn't eat meat * Dessert - Chocolate en Texturas It was all delicious and a great dining experience. Let me know in comments if you'd like a little more description of the dishes or the wines they were served with. #myvikingstory #chefstable #vikingmars #cruisetravel #mexicancuisine
Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautif Lovely Lucca, Italy. We first visited this beautiful city in Tuscany about 11 years ago and looked forward to returning during our @vikingcruises Mediterranean cruise. Loved walking on the Renaissance-era city walls, strolling the winding streets and alleys, stopping by the house where Puccini was born, having a quiet moment at the Church of San Michele, and taking a beverage break at an outdoor cafe on Piazza dell’Anfiteatro. #myvikingstory #shoreexcursion #cruisetravel #luccaitaly #travelgram
What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, Franc What a glorious day in Villefranche-sur-Mer, France! We wandered up and down the narrow streets and staircases, walked to the beach, stepped inside old churches and chapels, browsed the shops, and had a wonderful lunch quayside at @lameregermaine_villefranche. A day to remember on our @vikingcruises Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterraneanvibes #beautifulday☀️ #frenchriviera🇫🇷🌴☀️ #cotedazurfrance
A few more photos from the picturesque village of A few more photos from the picturesque village of Le Castellet, France on our shore excursion with Viking yesterday. #myvikingstory #visitsouthoffrance #cruisetravel #provencealpescôtedazur #traveler
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Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Ju Welcome to the Mediterranean port city of Sète! Just a quick selection of photos from yesterday’s shore excursion on our Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise. Because of its network of canals, it is known as the the Venice of the Languedoc region of France. Also note the colorful buildings and murals painted by local artists. #myvikingstory #sète #france #mediterranean #shoreexcursions
Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox W Leaving Barcelona at sunset on the Viking I Knox Western Mediterranean cruise. #myvikingstory #mediterranean #cruise #travelgram
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