Suzy and I really enjoyed Vienna. We found the city to be very inviting and just fun to be there. We spent several hours just wandering the Peoples Garden. There you’ll find hundreds of varieties of roses and an abundance of flowers to accompany them. The park was just wonderful and it was easy to see that everyone there was…read more →
Our first stop in Austria was Salzburg. Our hotel, The Hotel Hofwirt was situated right at the end of the walking street. Here we found many restaurants and bars to sit and people watch. Upon entering the old city, we found cobblestone streets and history everywhere. The churches were magnificent and it was hard to say which was more beautiful….read more →
I believe we all have seen photos of Cinderella’s Castle but what we may not know is that Disney’s castle was modeled after Neuschwanstein and is the work of architect Eduard Reidel who was commissioned by King Ludwig II of Bavaria. Ludwig was a visionary; he had a Romanesque Revival Castle in mind and brought it to fruition. It was…read more →
Just a few hours train ride Northeast of Zurich you’ll find Munich. If you’re looking at a European map, Munich will be called Munchen. Munich is in the heart of Bavaria and you’ll find it to be just what you might imagine Bavaria to be like. As soon as you arrive at the train station you’ll find many restaurants and…read more →
Switzerland is a country Suzy and I were eager to explore. We chose Zurich as it is this country’s largest city. We were anxious to start out on our adventure and decided to begin in the old city. As we walked around and enjoyed the sights it was easy to see that this city was the home to many high…read more →
After a few hours ride from Brussels by rail, we arrived in Heidelberg. It was easy to see this was a vibrant city full of tumult. Our hotel, The Bayricher Hof, overlooked Bismarck Plaza and was also right in the thick of things. Here the busses and street cars all convene. A short walk across the street will bring you…read more →
Walt Disney may have put together a fairy tale town for us to enjoy but here you’ll find a real one right outside of Munich in the German Alps. Oberammergau is famous for its Passion Play and Wood Carving School but the artistically painted buildings will keep your attention. Back in 1634, the bubonic plague was covering the region. When…read more →
Our hotel overlooked the Bismarck Plaza. From the window, it was easy to see this area was full of people and everyone was on the go. It is a very pleasant city. You’ll find flowers to purchase everywhere. Shops are abundant and selling almost anything you require. The cuisine here is quite varied; you can enjoy a German sausage or…read more →
Suzy and I arrived in Brussels and immediately noticed that we were in a French speaking city. The architecture resembled Antwerp but everything else was quite different. People here were in a hurry, much like being in New York. Everywhere you look you could see that this city was alive and well. The main city square was just amazing. Everywhere…read more →
From the moment we arrived in Antwerp central train station Suzy and I realized we were in a very special city. This train station was absolutely beautiful and originally restored. Grand Central Station in New York City is one of a kind but this surpasses its wonderment. Walking outside the station you’ll find lots of outdoor cafes and shops selling…read more →
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