Mercado San Miguel Madrid Food Market
Visit the Mercado San Miguel Madrid for browsing, tasting, and tapas with friends. All you need to know to visit this Madrid Food market.… Read More Mercado San Miguel Madrid Food Market
Category: Europe
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.… Read More Colmar Day Trip: Historic Sites Guide (with Map!)
Best 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… Read More Best Day Trips from Strasbourg France
10 Best Things To Do in Strasbourg France
The Best Things To Do in Strasbourg, France (with map!) to plan your unforgettable visit to this beautifully preserved, UNESCO site, city! … Read More 10 Best Things To Do in Strasbourg France
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… Read More Paris to Strasbourg Train Day Trip
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… Read More Step-by-Step Guide to Paris CDG Train Station
10 Non Touristy Things To Do in Madrid
Looking for some non touristy things to do in Madrid? A way to get off the tourist sprint from Must See to Must See? How about taking a step back and really seeing not just the sights, but the city and the Madrilenos living in the city? Give our list of 10 non touristy things… Read More 10 Non Touristy Things To Do in Madrid
Trim Riverwalk, Ruins, and Castle Braveheart (it was all a happy accident)
We were supposed to be in Madrid. Our group consisted of a Spanish teacher, four Spanish language students (one my daughter) and me, and the plan was for us to start our Spain exploration about now. Instead, we were in a hotel in Trim, Ireland – a town I had never heard of before –… Read More Trim Riverwalk, Ruins, and Castle Braveheart (it was all a happy accident)
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… Read More Burano: Doors & Window Photography
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…… Read More Burano: Easy & Beautiful Day Trip from Venice