5 Things to Do in London
I went to London for the first time when I was 12. Years passed before I went back, but now I go to London each year on a two-day trip with my dad and still each year we discover something new. London just has so much to offer that it can be a bit overwhelming if you’re planning your first trip there. That’s why I thought I’d help you with these… 5 things to do in London 1. Camden Lock My dad knew what he was...
To Bear Witness
I had been alternating between feeling dread and intrigue about this day ever since we decided to visit Poland. As our train approached, I felt trepidation and restlessness. Perhaps Tigger felt it as well. Normally, he is pretty relaxed during train rides, but he was skipping and bouncing up and down the aisles of the cars today. The sun had come out for the first time in a few days as we walked from the train station. I could see the...
Should you visit Olomouc?
While we were in the Czech Republic, I decided to take a reader’s suggestion and visit Olomouc, a medium-sized city on Czech’s eastern side. We were already in Brno, a train ride lasting less than 1-1/2 hours from Vienna. Olomouc is located about 1-1/2 hours from Brno, so I figured what did we have to lose? Since it had been a while since we had couchsurfed, I decided to make an attempt and we found a host pretty easily. Apparently,...
Top 5 Scenic Walks in the UK
The UK is famous for its countryside and scenery. Here are 5 scenic walks you won’t want to miss.
A Viennese New Year
Our time in Vienna was quickly coming to a close. The holiday markets had been great, and it was really interesting and fun seeing all the palaces and big churches that occupy most of the 1st district. I liked the city. It’s nice, and the metro system is great. But I wasn’t in love with Vienna. As New Year’s Eve arrived, I found myself a little hesitant. So far our experience of Vienna and the holidays has been that basically...
Visiting the Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
I really like seeing palaces when we trvael. I find them intriguing with their lavish trappings and grandeur. I like to imagine what it would have been like to live in such an incredible structure. Additionally, coming from a country with no royalty, I’m curious about the structures of court life and some of the unusual traditions built around living with and among the nobility. Vienna is rife with amazing, old buildings, and walking...
