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Fly Guide: Checklist for the Perfect Long Haul Flight
Some of the links included in this article are commissionable affiliate links. Which means if you make a purchase from a link I have provided, I may receive small compensation . It’s my way of offsetting the costs of hosting my own website, and it is no additional cost to you. Are you visiting Europe this year? Or maybe you have a long flight to … Continue reading Fly Guide: Checklist for the Perfect Long Haul Flight
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Best of Bruges
Bruges (or Brugge for the Flemish spelling) is one of our favorite cities in Europe! We have been multiple times and always have a hankering to go again. When asked what is is about Bruges that we like so much, it’s hard to describe. It’s the relaxed feeling. The slower pace. The gorgeous Medieval architecture enclosed in a circular ring road that allows walking anywhere. … Continue reading Best of Bruges
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Trier, Germany
Trier is a quaint little city near the West border of Germany and situated on the Moselle River. Flanked by centuries old churches, it has the quintessential European Market Square with a central fountain and towering buildings! Trier houses no fewer than eight UNESCO World Heritage sights! The Porta Nigra, dating back to 180 AD, rests on the north side of the … Continue reading Trier, Germany
Cruise Life 411
We went on our first cruise! We did a 7-Day Viking Saga Cruise to Norway on The Holland America Line Rotterdam. If you are here hoping to read about Norway- sorry, that will be another post. This is just about the cruise experience! So keep reading to hear all about it! First you might be wondering why I, who am terrified of open water and … Continue reading Cruise Life 411
The Corso-Zundert Netherlands Flower Parade
Every year, the small village of Zundert Netherlands, and birthplace of Vincent Van Gogh, hosts the largest flower parade in the World! For over 80 years, 12 local hamlets have competed for the best float design, each year being bigger and better than the one before. Created entirely of dahlia flowers, the floats are moving masterpieces! Competitors dedicate most of their year to design, engineering, … Continue reading The Corso-Zundert Netherlands Flower Parade
North to Pennsylvania! Gettysburg and Philadelphia (2015)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) Part I: Gettysburg When Jeremy and I moved to the East coast, we said right away that we were going to take advantage of our location and see the Eastern states. We have a long list of “must see” places to get through, but we knocked two of them off the list for this trip! … Continue reading North to Pennsylvania! Gettysburg and Philadelphia (2015)
411 Germany – Your Quick Reference Guide to Visiting Germany
This post contains commissionable affiliate links, which I may receive small commission from at no additional cost to you. Of course, all recommendations and opinions are my own. I’m going to try something new and break this up by chapters so you can easily skip to the part you need to review. Many of these tips are applicable to all of Europe, but for the … Continue reading 411 Germany – Your Quick Reference Guide to Visiting Germany
The Island of Enchantment- Puerto Rico (2015)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) When Jeremy and I decided we needed a break from cold rainy weather, Puerto Rico became the destination of choice! We wanted tropical. I just wanted a hammock on the beach in the warm sun to be lazy on! Of course, that is never how our vacations go! I spent about .253 of an hour … Continue reading The Island of Enchantment- Puerto Rico (2015)
Aloha Kailua-Kona! (2014)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) Hawaii. Yep! it has long been a dream of mine to visit all 50 states. I don’t know if I will ever get there, but I do know that Hawaii was the one state I thought FOR SURE would be one I didn’t visit! Or the last one I would visit. Why? Because it’s so … Continue reading Aloha Kailua-Kona! (2014)
Best Travel Apps for Europe
One of the things I see asked all the time, both by people who are moving here to Germany and by visitors, is what apps do I use! Many of the same U.S. apps still work here of course, but there are a few new ones that do the job a bit better! Here are my must-have apps for travel planning! Navigation Google Maps. Essentially … Continue reading Best Travel Apps for Europe
Germany and Beyond: War and Peace (2013)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) Berlin – Bavaria – Paris – Bastogne – Christmas Markets — our German vacation was so full of spectacular sites, that I just would not be able to fit it all in one blog! Therefore, I will write this in sections, with each major segment of our trip having it’s own post. This is segment … Continue reading Germany and Beyond: War and Peace (2013)
Germany and Beyond: Paris, Je t’aime! (2013)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) Berlin – Bavaria – Paris – Bastogne – Christmas Markets — our German vacation was so full of spectacular sites, that I just would not be able to fit it all in one blog! Therefore, I will write this in sections, with each major segment of our trip having it’s own post. This is segment … Continue reading Germany and Beyond: Paris, Je t’aime! (2013)
Germany and Beyond: Ludwig’s Bavaria! (2013)
(This blog is a repost from an old Travel Blog) Berlin – Bavaria – Paris – Bastogne – Christmas Markets — our German vacation was so full of spectacular sites, that I just would not be able to fit it all in one blog! Therefore, I will write this in sections, with each major segment of our trip having it’s own post. This is segment … Continue reading Germany and Beyond: Ludwig’s Bavaria! (2013)
Tuck & Sundry 