Cortina d’Ampezzo
Home of the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina d’Ampezzo in Northern Italy is a winter sportsman’s dream. More coming soon… Continue reading Cortina d’Ampezzo
City of Love: A Day in Verona
Verona is my top ten cities in Europe I’d choose to settle down in. To me, this city has it all. Close to Lake Garda, close to the mountains in Northern Italy – it’s a city filled with drool-worthy restaurants, prime shopping, rich history – it’s hard not to fall in love with this “city of love.” More coming soon… Continue reading City of Love: A Day in Verona
Vicenza, our European home
Vicenza was our home in Europe for three years. The moment we arrived I fell in love with the city of Palladio in Northern Italy. More coming soon… Continue reading Vicenza, our European home
Garmisch, Germany – Bavarian Utopia
Garmisch-Partenkirchen is a German ski resort town in Bavaria and also home to he 1936 Winter Olympic games. The definition of “utopia” states, “a place… in which everything is perfect.” And this is how I feel about this quintessential Bavarian town. Continue reading Garmisch, Germany – Bavarian Utopia
The Majestic Cliffs of Moher
Just a 3 hour bus ride from Dublin, the Cliffs of Moher are an attraction not to be missed if you find yourself in the beautiful country of Ireland. How to get there: take a tour bus or rent a car. We opted to take a tour with Wild Rover Tours in order to see more of the countryside, however, renting a car will allow … Continue reading The Majestic Cliffs of Moher
Colorful Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre consists of five seaside villages on the Italian Riviera coastline. When I think of places to retire – this area is in the top 5! You will not want to leave after visiting Cinque Terre. How to get there: by train on car. We decided to drive and stay in the town of Monterosso (one of the five villages). The train stations in … Continue reading Colorful Cinque Terre
Luscious Lake Como, Italy
Located in the Lombardy region of Italy, Lake Como is a fantasy-like oasis. Lake Como has a reputation as a retreat for the wealthy and famous. The Huffington Post even named it the most beautiful lake in the world in 2014. Shaped in the form of the letter, “Y,” the lake has many wonderful towns to choose from – this is a place to spend … Continue reading Luscious Lake Como, Italy
je t’aime, Paris
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Long Weekend in London
Be prepared to spend a little more moo-lah when traveling to London. Besides everything being a little pricier, London operates on the British pound sterling, the official currency of the United Kingdom. Stay next to any public transport station for easy access to all areas of town. Write write write We even got the chance to see the Rugby World Cup while in London which … Continue reading Long Weekend in London
Innsbruck, Austria
The region of Tyrol in Northern Italy and western Austria is one of my favorite spots in Europe because of the grand mountain landscapes and it’s culture. We never stayed overnight or took advantage of the many ski resorts in Innsbruck, but this beautiful city was always a pit stop on our way to other cities if traveling to Germany or elsewhere. I’d recommend a … Continue reading Innsbruck, Austria