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Europe

Destinations, Europe, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Portugal

Romantic Europe: 10 Special Places in My Heart

Catherine Sweeney
February 10, 2021
Romantic Europe: 10 Special Places in My Heart

What is it about a place that compels us call it romantic?

asolo, budapest, cassis, Europe, france, hungary, italy, lake maggiore, lisbon, paris, portugal, rhine river, romantic travel, rome, venice
Destinations, Europe, North America, Special Feature

Scary Travel Tales

Catherine Sweeney
October 30, 2020
Scary Travel Tales

Stories of a frightened traveler

california, connecticut, halloween, madame tussaud, mendocino, paranormal, puglia, salem massachusetts
Destinations, Italy, Special Feature

I Dream of Going Back to Italy

Catherine Sweeney
June 18, 2020
I Dream of Going Back to Italy

Dreaming of a return to Italy

Art, asolo, basilicata, emilia-romagna, Europe, food, italy, lombardy, mantua, matera, museums, ostuni, pietrasanta, portico di romagna, puglia, rome, tuscany, veneto, venice
Austria, Cruise Travel, Destinations, Europe, France, Portugal, Russia

Viking Cruise Shore Excursions: Should You Take Them?

Catherine Sweeney
February 12, 2020
Viking Cruise Shore Excursions: Should You Take Them?

Should you take shore excursions on Viking river and ocean cruises?

Austria, cruise travel, Cruises, Europe, france, portugal, rhine getaway, russia, viking, viking cruises
Europe, Romania

Through the Lens of Barbara Nelson: The Timeless Beauty of Romania

Catherine Sweeney
January 27, 2020
Through the Lens of Barbara Nelson: The Timeless Beauty of Romania

Editor’s note April 15, 2021: This post has been updated to feature a new Romania photography workshop added for August 1-16, 2021. The timeless beauty of Romania Barbara Nelson is a photographer, journalist and event producer who I had the pleasure of meeting several years ago as she was leading…

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Europe, photography, romania
Cruise Travel, Destinations, Estonia, Europe

Tallinn on the Baltic: A Medieval Surprise

Catherine Sweeney
January 22, 2020
Tallinn on the Baltic: A Medieval Surprise

HIghlights of things to do in Tallinn, Estonia

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estonia, Europe, tallinn, viking, viking cruises, viking homelands
Cruise Travel, Destinations, Europe, Russia

Two Days in St. Petersburg: Russia’s Venice of the North

Catherine Sweeney
November 19, 2019
Two Days in St. Petersburg: Russia’s Venice of the North

What to see and do in Russia’s second largest city

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cruise travel, Europe, russia, viking, viking cruises
Destinations, Europe, Guest Posts, Switzerland

Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination

Catherine Sweeney
November 12, 2019
Geneva, Switzerland: A Captivating European Destination

Highlights of Geneva, Switzerland

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accommodations, Europe, geneva, History, switzerland
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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.

Recent Posts

  • 5 Days in Irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark
  • British Isles Explorer Cruise Experience: On Board and On Shore
  • British Isles Cruising with Viking: Excursions in England and Wales
  • Exploring Scotland and Its Islands on a Viking Cruise
  • From Cities to Farms – Iceland’s Culture, Heritage, and Cuisine

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Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Hel Queen for about a minute at Kronborg Castle in Helsingør, Denmark. Kronborg is a 16th-century fortress that is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Did you know that it was the setting of Shakespeare's "Hamlet"? You might notice Yorick's skull sneaking into the photo to the right. Other pics include the casemates (which were a little dark and scary) where there is a statue of Holger the Dane. We visited Kronborg on a day trip from Copenhagen that also took us to Lund and Malmö in Sweden. More to come soon! Check the bio for a link to our first Denmark article. #Helsingor #kronborg #castle #visitdenmark #traveleurope
I've just published a new post on the blog about i I've just published a new post on the blog about irresistible Copenhagen, Denmark. This photo was taken along the canal in historic Nyhavn district. Link in bio or copy https://www.travelingwithsweeney.com/five-days-in-copenhagen/ So much to love -- architecture, charm, vibrant character, people, cuisine, and hygee (a cozy sense of well-being)! #copenhagen #denmark #traveleurope #travelgram #lovetotravel❤️
Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapol Tonight in Scottsdale, Arizona #standwithminneapolis #scottsdaleaz
Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo feat Still thinking about Copenhagen …. This photo features one of many aspects of the city that I loved — getting around is easy. It’s definitely bike -friendly and public transportation is great. Central Station is shown here with bicycles parked in the foreground. Of course, it’s a wonderful city for walking, too. I’m slow getting out a post on the blog about our trip — stay tuned! #denmark #copenhagen #bikes #gettingaroundtown #travelcopenhagen
Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like Simply put … I love Copenhagen. I expected to like the city before our visit in December, but I felt so much more. Of course — the sights, the vibe, the food, the history was wonderful. But it was the warm welcome of the people and their friendliness that made the most important impression. I hope that our connection as friends and allies can outlast the current US regime. I’ll post more soon. #lovedenmark🇩🇰 #natoallies #copenhagenscene #denmark
Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s Today in Phoenix — showing my support of Arizona’s @senmarkkelly. It was a great turnout with lots of energy and shows of support from drivers passing by. #notpaid #notaterrorist #savedemocracy #phoenixaz #americanhero
Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Counting down the hours to the new year at Desert Botanical Garden, our end of year tradition. #newyeariscoming #desertbotanicalgarden #dbgphx #cacti #arizona
For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark For #foodiefriday — a taste of Copenhagen, Denmark. These are restaurants we enjoyed on our recent trip. A variety of traditional, contemporary Nordic, and international menus: - Restaurant 1733 (traditional - danish meatballs for me, pan-fried plaice for Mr. TWS shown top left and center) - Restaurant Karla (traditional- roast pork shown top right) - The Union Kitchen (modern/tapas, pork and shrimp dumplings shown center right) - Bistro Verde (modern/vegan, potato smørrebrød/Danish open-faced sandwich shown center left) - Marv & Ben (Michelin bib gourmand Nordic cuisine. We chose six-course menu with wine pairing. 3 of those courses served that evening pictured bottom row - raw beef/Jerusalem artichoke/chanterelles, duck/beetroot, apple miso dessert. - also enjoyed Cafe Katz and Restaurant Vita. More to come soon the blog. #copenhagenrestaurants #copenhagen #denmark🇩🇰 #travelforfood
Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow Merry Christmas from Arizona! Are you having snow for Christmas? I love that, too. But today I’m enjoying sunshine and spa with Mr. TWS. ❤️🎄🍷#christmasinarizona #christmascheer #merrychristmas #experiencescottsdale
Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day t Feeling the holiday spirit and remembering a day trip to the festively-decorated Malmö, Sweden during our stay in Copenhagen, Denmark. Hope your holidays are joyful! #christmasdecoration #malmö #sweden #holidaytravel
A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, De A #thirstythursday tip -- - when in Copenhagen, Denmark stop by the Hotel D'Angleterre for a drink while sightseeing around the city. Lovely hotel with elegantly festive decor for the holiday season. Skål! #cheers #copenhagen #denmark #lovetotravel
Just grabbed a few photos to give you a glimpse of Just grabbed a few photos to give you a glimpse of our time in Copenhagen — canal boat tour, Nyhavn waterfront area, Tivoli Gardens, shopping areas and more. Stay tuned for posts with more information and photos of Copenhagen and beyond. #copenhagen🇩🇰 #travelgram #visitdenmark #holidaytrip #traveling
The Santa Lucia kayak parade on the canals of Cope The Santa Lucia kayak parade on the canals of Copenhagen on December 13, our last night in this awesome city. We’re so glad that we were able to be part of the magical experience watching the festively lit boats from a bridge in Nyhavn. More to come about the trip soon. #visitcopenhagen🇩🇰 #copenhagen #santalucia #kayakparade #christmaslights
On board and on shore, we totally enjoyed our @vik On board and on shore, we totally enjoyed our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. Check out our latest post about the destinations we visited and the onboard experience. Link in bio or copy below in comments. #myvikingstory #britishisles #cruise #travel #traveltuesday
Somewhere on the English Channel just after sunset Somewhere on the English Channel just after sunset. New on the blog — the second in a series of posts about our @vikingcruises British Isles Explorer cruise. This one features destinations and shore excursions in England and Wales. Link in bio. #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #cruisetravel #britishislescruise #travelgram #englishchannel #vikingjupiter
Well done, Scottsdale! Great turnout for #nokings Well done, Scottsdale! Great turnout for #nokings #nokingsscottsdale #saveourdemocracy #notaterrorist #notpaid #loveamerica #
A few splashes of immersive art from the “Eternal A few splashes of immersive art from the “Eternal Nature” exhibition at @artemuseum_lasvegas to inspire you to check out this cool venue when in Las Vegas. Definitely a must-visit for the art lover in you. #artemuseumlasvegas #immersiveart #artlovers #visitlasvegas #lasvegasartscene #travelforart #travelingram #travelblogger
Cruising with @vikingcruises on their British Isle Cruising with @vikingcruises on their British Isles Explorer itinerary from London to Bergen included a wonderful introduction to Scotland and its Northern Isles. Here’s a glimpse of Inverness (Central Highlands), Shetland Islands, Ullapool (Western Highlands), Orkney Islands, and Edinburgh. Link in bio for latest post about the Scotland portion of our cruise. #myvikingstory #vikingcruises #britishislescruise #scotlandtravel #shoreexcursions #northernisles #edinburghscotland #inverness #shetlandislands #orkneyislands #traveler #travelingram
Nice #mondaymemories of the Sonoma County coastlin Nice #mondaymemories of the Sonoma County coastline during our California road trip at the end of August to celebrate my birthday. Sonoma County has been near and dear to my heart since I first visited when I was nine years old — that’s a very long time! ☺️ #visitsonomacounty #sonomacounty #sonomacoast #californiavibes #lovecalifornia❤️ #travel #travelgram
I'm so thirsty! #thirstythursday memories of @thec I'm so thirsty! #thirstythursday memories of @theclancysf where we relaxed in the courtyard lounge after arriving in San Francisco last week. A fire and wine combination -- I like it! #sanfrancisco #chardonnay #winelover #california #fireandwine #marriottbonvoy
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