Tag: Travel Photography
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Rhine Falls
The Rhine Falls, at the border of Germany and Switzerland, are right out of a fairy tale, something you might imagine for this part of Europe. Laufen Castle is built on top of a hill above the rushing waterfall in a curve of the Rhine River.
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5 Favorite Travel Destinations in Europe
We’re often asked which are our favorite travel destinations. We have really enjoyed everywhere we’ve been, but there are a few spots that really stand out, and we’d like to visit again. So here they are, in no particular order, our Top 5 Favorite Travel Destinations in Europe.
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Travel Tips: Rome
Rome, the Eternal City, is a destination like no other. There is so much to see and do, and you will be surrounded by welcoming locals, fabulous food and wine, and amazing sights of history and faith. Follow our bite-sized travel tips for hitting the highlights and most iconic sights of Rome, and remember to…
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Fjords and Fish in Bergen, Norway
Colorful Bergen, Norway sits in a valley on the edge of the North Sea, surrounded by fjords and mountains, with a wonderful variety of fresh fish and seafood. With gorgeous scenery all around, this makes for a great stop for tourists. We visited the Land of the Vikings to meet up with friends who were…
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Helsinki for a Day
On our trip to Tallinn, Estonia, we decided to take a ferry to Helsinki for a day trip. It’s always a bonus when you can easily visit a nearby country, especially when the ferry ride alone is a fun adventure. The Tallink Silja ferry is a small cruise ship with multiple decks of duty free…
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Visit to the Baltic Countries: Part 3 – Vilnius, Lithuania
In part 3 of 3 of our visit to the Baltic Countries, we travel from Latvia to Lithuania. We have a great friend from Lithuania, and we were really looking forward to seeing her home country. So far, we found the capital cities of Tallinn and Riga quite different from each other, and we were…
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Visit to the Baltic Countries: Part 2 – Riga, Latvia
This Story is part 2 of 3 of our Visit to the Baltic Countries. We left Tallinn, Estonia in an Avis rental car and planned to drive through Estonia into Latvia, stopping at a few sites before arriving at our next home base in the capital city of Riga. The weather so far had varied…
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Visit to the Baltic Countries: Part 1 – Tallinn, Estonia
The Baltic Countries include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, located on the Baltic Sea, across from Finland and Sweden, and bordered by Russia, Belarus, and Poland. When we first started planning to visit one or more of the Baltic Countries, we asked other travelers for advice on where we should go. The answer consistently came back
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Travel Info: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik truly lives up to its nickname, “the pearl of the Adriatic.” It is situated in a stunning setting on a promontory that juts out into the Adriatic Sea, with gorgeous panoramic scenery in every direction. With views of the sea, red tiled roofs, the historic walls, narrow stone streets, pebbly beaches, and quaint seaside
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Touring Germany: Rhine River Cruise
A Rhine River Cruise from Mainz to St. Goar is a fun and relaxing way to see the sights of Germany’s Middle Rhine Valley, a UNESCO world heritage site. We met up with friends for an early morning 2-hour train ride from Stuttgart to Mainz, then took a 5-minute cab ride across town to the…