Ready to plan your day trips from Nuremberg? Let me help you with two options that have beautiful UNESCO old towns, and are easy to reach by train. Continue reading
Category Archives: Destinations
Venice Hidden Gems in St. Mark’s Square
Looking for some Venice secret places? Before visiting St. Mark’s Square I researched any Venice hidden gems, and found some right in plain sight! Read on to know what to look for as you explore Venice’s most famous piazza. Continue reading
Strasbourg Shopping Guide
Strasbourg shopping has something for everyone in the Grand île historic area. Explore 3 best areas for shopping in Strasbourg and find what you need! Continue reading
Beautiful & Historic Things To Do in Nuremberg Old Town
Here’s your master list of things to do in Nuremberg old town, from Castle Nuremberg to Weiβgerbergasse, to the short trip to the Nazi Party Rally Grounds. Continue reading
Asiatique Night Market Bangkok
Asiatique Night Market Bangkok offers food, shopping, and Bangkok history. Plan a trip to this famous night market in Bangkok during your visit! Continue reading
12 Things to do in Maui with Kids
Build your family friendly itinerary with these favorite things to do in Maui with kids. These tried & true acvtivities approved by our own kids! Continue reading
9 Fun Things To Do in Lahaina
Headed to Maui looking for Things To Do in Lahaina? I’ve visited the town on many trips to Maui, so here’s some help figuring out What To Do in Lahaina! Continue reading
France / Nancy / Strasbourg
Things To Do in Nancy France – Map Included!
Nancy France is a beautiful and historic city easily reached by train from Paris, or Strasbourg. The city is worth the trip whether you are interested in the stunning Place Stanislas, medieval old town, UNESCO world heritage sights, or the gorgeous art nouveau and stained glass of the Charles III area. A Nancy France map … Continue reading
Colmar / France / Strasbourg
Colmar Day Trip: Historic Sites Guide (with Map!)
Colmar, France, is incredibly photogenic and rich in historical architecture. The city is also very walkable, with the historic area easily reached from the train station. By train, Colmar is only 30 minutes from Strasbourg, and an ambitious but doable 2.5 hours from Paris. The accessibility, history, and beauty make a Colmar day trip ideal. … Continue reading
Beautiful and Easy Day Trips from Strasbourg France
Day trips from Strasbourg, France give you the opportunity to explore the beautiful Alsace region. Even better is the train system that makes it wonderfully convenient to hop all over the area. So, grab your camera, buy your tickets, and enjoy these scenic day trips from Strasbourg. . Strasbourg: The Ideal Home Base My home … Continue reading
Strasbourg Tram Step-by-Step Guide
The Strasbourg Tram network is a quick, efficient, and cost effective way to visit the greater-than-walking-distance sites of the historic city – whatever greater than walking distance means to you! Use this step-by-step Tram Strasbourg Map and Guide (with pictures) to get you on the Strasbourg Tram system and to all the Strasbourg things to … Continue reading
10 Best Things To Do in Strasbourg France
Strasbourg, France offers rich history and architecture that that has been beautifully preserved as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This list of the 10 Best Things To Do in Strasbourg France was developed while staying in the city for 5 days, and along with the Map of Best Things To Do in Strasbourg (at the … Continue reading
France / Paris / Strasbourg
Paris to Strasbourg Train Day Trip
Oh, how I love the train system in Europe. With it, so many things are possible – and today I want to share how you can use the Paris to Strasbourg train to make a Paris to Strasbourg day trip work for you! The first and most important tip for you to be thinking about … Continue reading
Step-by-Step Guide to Paris CDG Train Station
Flying in to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) Airport offers a gateway to exploring the rest of Europe. For me, train is always the transportation of choice if possible, and the Paris airport train station connects the Paris airport to a stunning number of locations across Europe. Knowing how to get from your incoming flight … Continue reading
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco Review
When choosing a hotel in San Francisco, I was looking for something that would provide a home base more interesting than the basics for myself and my teen daughter. When I stumbled across the Hotel Zephyr San Francisco, I loved the quirky photos of the colorful interior, and the communal areas that seemed so inviting. … Continue reading
8 Things To Do in San Francisco with Kids
Headed to San Francisco with kids and trying to figure out how to make it an enjoyable time for everyone? Completely understand. I’ve wanted to go to San Francisco for years and was eager to finally get to go recently. But, since my daughter was going to be going with me, I started being my … Continue reading
San Francisco’s Stair Mural: Instagrammable Community Project
The 16th Avenue tile stairs in San Francisco’s Sunset District went from utilitarian, if long, neighborhood steps to beautiful, instagrammable attraction, regularly drawing tourists to walk the length and photograph. The sunset neighborhood tile stairs is actually one long stair mural, made up of layers of smaller stair murals in vibrant colors. Creation of this … Continue reading
San Francisco Ferry Building History & Marketplace
The San Francisco Ferry Building history is wrapped up in the history of the great city itself. Today, tourists and locals alike flock to the building seeking the raved about San Francisco Ferry Building restaurants, the Farmers Market, or the yummy wares of the artisan shops that line central nave of the beautiful building. By … Continue reading
Burano: Doors & Window Photography
There is no question that Burano island in Venice, Italy, is a photographer’s paradise, and I found my camera especially drawn to Burano’s colorful windows and doors. I know most travelers head to Murano for the glass works, but if you are trying to decide between Murano or Burano, maybe this peek a Burano’s colorful … Continue reading
Burano: Easy & Beautiful Day Trip from Venice
Before we arrived in Venice, I knew Burano was a must see for me. I know most go to Murano, but in the decision between Murano or Burano, Burano is so much more colorful – it called to the photographer in me. Just a quick internet perusal showed me the colorful homes, the canal reflections… … Continue reading