Hallstatt, Austria- A Picturesque Lakeside Alpine Village
I must say, I was a pretty lucky girl to get to spend my 32nd birthday in Hallstatt. This little Austrian village, tightly nestled between a lake and mountain range,…
Photo of the Week: La Madeleine, Paris
Just north of Place de la Concorde in Paris is L’église de St-Marie-Madeleine, or St. Mary Magdalene Church. When we first came across La Madeleine, as it is commonly called,…
Palatine Hill and Domitian’s Palace- Roman History, Mythology and Ruins
One of my favourite days in Rome was the day I visited Palatine Hill. As I walked around this beautiful hill, past gardens and remnants of opulent palaces, I imagined…
3 Great Day Trips From New Orleans- Swamps, Battlefields, and Plantations
I’m almost 100% sure that anyone who has been to New Orleans will rave about what a fantastic city it is. There really is something for everyone- a vibrant music…
Photo of the Week: Strasbourg Cathedral, France
The Strasbourg Cathedral dominates the square at the end of Rue Mercière, standing tall over the heart of the city. Notre-Dame de Strasbourg was built between 1190 and 1439, a…
The Queen’s Hamlet at Versailles- A Rustic Village for Marie Antoinette
The Queen’s Hamlet is the final post in our series about Versailles. In Part One, we toured the Palace of Versailles and in Part Two we visited the Trianon Palaces….
The Trianon Palaces at Versailles- Visiting the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
The Trianon Palaces is Part Two of a three part series about Versailles. In Part One, we toured the Palace of Versailles and in Part Three we will visit the…
Palace of Versailles Tour- Inside Versailles Palace
The first time I visited the Palace of Versailles, I was in the eleventh grade on my first trip to Europe. I still vividly recall how amazed I was by…
One Day in Strasbourg- Charm, Romance and An Incredibly Tall Cathedral
I had never heard of Strasbourg until I got an email from my mom. Attached was a slideshow of beautiful pictures from medieval towns in Europe. My eyes lit up…
Photo of the Week: Sistine Chapel, Vatican City
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel is probably the most incredible painting I have ever seen. Michelangelo’s masterpiece, painted from 1508-1512, illustrates nine episodes from the book of Genesis, the…
Ancient Olympia- Birthplace of the Olympic Games
As we made our way over to the dirt covered track in Ancient Olympia, my heart started to beat a little faster. Could I do this? Was I ready? Or…
Train Travel- 5 Reasons Why We Love It!
When I was a kid, my family took a trip to Jasper, a small town in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We’d been to Jasper many times, but this time was…
Photo of the Week: Cologne Cathedral and Hohenzollern Bridge
We only visited Cologne very briefly, stopping in for about four hours on our way from Bruges to Nuremberg. We came specifically to see the ambitious Cologne Cathedral, a World…
A Walk Through Prague: Part Two- Prague’s Lesser Town and Castle Quarter
In Part One of our self-guided walking tour of Prague we explored the Old Town, enjoying the architecture and atmosphere of Old Town Square and the contrasts of the Jewish Quarter….
A Walk Through Prague: Part One- Prague’s Old Town
Arriving in Prague, I was speechless. I almost had to pinch myself to make sure what I was seeing was in fact real, and not a scene torn from the…
Prague’s Astronomical Clock- History, Design and Tips for Visiting
Prague, with all its medieval charm and beauty, is a main attraction in and of itself. The city has so much to offer adoring visitors, but it’s a clock that…
Photo of the Week: The Rozenhoedkaai, Bruges
Bruges is an exceptionally picturesque city. The canals and exquisite medieval architecture make it a joy not only to visit, but to photograph as well. One of the most photographed…
Pleasant Surprises in Prague
I’ve come to accept the fact that I am an emotional traveller. On more than one occasion, I’ve been moved to tears by places I’ve visited. Sometimes it’s because I’m…
Photo of the Week: Sacre Coeur Basilica
Crowning the top of Montmartre Hill, Paris’ highest point, is Sacré Coeur Basilica. This prominent location makes Sacré Coeur Basilica one of the most noticeable landmarks in Paris, easily visible from…
The Hungarian Parliament Building, Budapest- Facts, Photos and Tips for Visiting
Budapest’s most recognizable building (and Hungary’s largest), sits majestically along the east bank of the Danube. The Hungarian Parliament building is unmissable during a trip to Budapest– its buttresses, towers…