On the train somewhere between Rotterdam and Antwerp, I decided to spend an afternoon in Bruges instead of Brussels.
Vive la France!
Amsterdam Bikes and Boats
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.
Blarney Lips on the Blarney Stone
Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
A Dream Comes True: From Geneva to Interlaken
I dreamt of going to Switzerland since I was nine years old. Immersed in the glossy travel guides I collected, I could almost picture myself there. But it seemed a place too fantastic to ever be reached.