While we were on an AmaWaterways river cruise, we breezed quickly through Bavaria, in Germany, but I managed to take a few noteworthy photos. We were traveling during the holidays, and the theme of our cruise was the Christmas Markets. As you can imagine, there's nowhere that captures Christmas festivity quite like Germany. We stopped briefly in several German villages, but … [Read more...]
Take a Christmasy Trip to Austria
Austria is decked out for the holidays and a delightful place to visit in winter, especially in Vienna and Salzburg which are homes to gorgeous Christmas Markets. Both are where some of the world's most beautiful music originated. During a river cruise on the Danube, we stopped in Melk, Vienna, and Salzburg. Find a local guide in Austria, here. For more details on our … [Read more...]
Budapest: A City of Gleaming Splendor
Our AmaWaterways river cruise on the Danube began in Budapest, Hungary. The Hungarian capital glows on the Danube with magnificently grandiose buildings that are golden in the dark. Find a local guide in Budapest, here. Read other posts from this trip: We stayed at the Sofitel Chain Bridge Hotel, which overlooks the River Danube. In general, we prefer small … [Read more...]
How You Can Inspire Your Kid’s Love of Travel
I will never regret being able to give my kids the experience of visiting a foreign country because it opened up a whole new world for them and gave them a love of travel that they still have to this day. We took a trip to Spain when my kids were 16 and 18, but it wouldn't have happened if life hadn't taken the turn that it did. My husband passed away in 2001. At the time, … [Read more...]
What is Behind the Old Doors of Europe?
I've never been the type of person to collect dolls, coins, stamps, teapots, or beanie babies. "Less is more” for me. However, I’ve taken to collecting the amazing and quirky old doors I've stumbled upon while walking through the streets of Europe. I love taking photographs of them because each has its own peculiar personality. My … [Read more...]