Amsterdam, Netherlands (Part One)
WHAT TO EXPECT IN AMSTERDAM Oh boy. Okay, where to start? Amsterdam is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe; a lot of Europeans themselves travel here. It is often referred to...
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What To Do in Florence (Firenze), Italy
FIND YOUR FUN IN FLORENCE You know the Romeo and Juliet movie? The one with Olivia Hussey from 1968? It was made before I was born, and yes, I know it was set in...
Geneva, Switzerland
When someone mentions Geneva, Switzerland, I immediately think; international, sophisticated, polished, beautiful and expensive. Geneva, known for its watches, chocolate and banks, is located on the very western edge of Switzerland; it is very...
Vienna, (Wein) Austria
Ahh, vivacious Vienna, I absolutely adore this city! Can you hear the smile on my face? Just writing this post makes me happy. Located on the eastern side of the country on the Danube...
Lucerne (Luzern), Switzerland
In the heart of Switzerland, surrounded by snowcapped mountains on Lake Lucerne, is the compact city of the same name. Lucerne has a very colorful Altstadt (Old Town), which is bordered on the north...
Annecy, France
You might be saying to yourself right now, “Annecy, France? Never heard of it.” I hadn’t either until I was looking for someplace to explore for half a day near Geneva, Switzerland. During my...
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain’s capital city, is located in the heart of the country. Madrid packs in a terrific mix of historic churches, glorious parks, a lavish royal palace, three world-class art museums, lively squares and...
Paris, France
This is going to be a relatively short post because what can I say about Paris that hasn’t already been said? I’ll give you my honest opinion, and it may be a bit unpopular....
Cologne (Köln), Germany
Cologne is the fourth largest city in Germany, spans the Rhine River and is frankly a lot of fun. Cologne has an abundance of bars and brew houses serving the local beer: Kölsch along...
Bruges, Belgium
Have you ever traveled somewhere new with zero expectations and no concrete plans? Bruges was a place I literally knew nothing about other than acquaintances insisting it is beautiful, and that it’s in Belgium....
Capri, Italy
Capri is an island off the coast of Italy in the Bay of Naples. Maybe you’ve heard of it? I’m sure you’ve seen it; Dolce & Gabbana filmed their legendary Light Blue Perfume commercial...