March 15th is a Hungarian national holiday, commemorating the 1848 revolution and democracy. During our visit to Budapest this week, we learned more about it.
Hungarian National Holiday: Celebrating Freedom
Three Days: Three Berlin Photos
Three Berlin photos to whet your appetite for more Day One: Theater des Westens A bit jet-lagged after our long flight from San Francisco to Berlin and following a party with fellow travel bloggers, we walked a few blocks from our hotel in the Kurfürstendamm area to dinner. We stopped…
Hohensalzburg Fortress: High above Salzburg
There are often surprises on a first visit to an area. One of these and something that Sweeney and I really liked about Salzburg was the way the Altstadt (Old Town) was nestled under a cliff and guarded over by Hohensalzburg Fortress (or Festung Hohensalzburg, meaning High Salzburg Fortress) one of the largest Medieval castles in Europe.
Romantic Vienna
When I think of Vienna, I think of romance. Thoughts of romantic Vienna bring to mind quiet walks along narrow streets …
Mysterious Mediterranean: Road Trips in Cyprus
The Mediterranean island of Cyprus is a mass of contradictions: Ancient or Modern? European or Asian? Greek or Turkish? Resort tourism hotspot or land of enduring mystery? Well, you’ll probably think the former if you spend a week in Agia Napa, sunning yourself by the pool, but a much better bet is to hire a car and take a road trip to explore the island more fully.
King Ludwig II and Herrenchiemsee Palace
Mad King Ludwig. The Fairy Tale King. Our Cherished King. These were names by which King Ludwig II of Bavaria was known during his short life.
Outdoor Activities in Costa del Sol, Spain
For those of you seeking a getaway in the great outdoors, a holiday in Costa Del Sol, Spain is one of the most affordable and exciting options. Nestled in the south of the Iberian Peninsula with a name that translates to the “Sunny Coast,” there are enticing outdoor activities in Costa del Sol all year round.
Some of My Best Travel 2012
2012 was a banner year of travel for Mr. TWS and me. Earlier I posted about some of the memorable people I met along the way in my “Faces and Places 2012” Faces and Places post.