This is a guest post by Tim Louzonis Already headed to Central Europe? Looking for someplace a little different for your next trip? Mysterious and lovely Lviv, Ukraine is one of Europe’s hidden gems. Located about 45 miles from Poland, Ukraine’s cultural capital of 700,000 people is as an emerging tourist destination after serving as a… Read More
I was looking at some of my pictures of Amsterdam and came across some interesting pictures that I took over our trip on New Year’s and had to post them here. No matter where you turn when you’re traveling, you can find the most unusual and interesting things to photograph. We were walking along and… Read More
My guess is that if you are like me and live anywhere outside of Iceland, you are more than familiar with the concept of names and how people call and refer to one another. Take that and forget about it because in Iceland they use patronymics. What? Let’s start with an example like that of little John… Read More
Hard to believe, but there are more hotels from my trip to Iceland. We had a whirlwind tour of hotels on a rainy Thursday, February 2, 2012 in beautiful Reykjavik. Despite the rain, we made our way to several hotels and as a result, I can relay to you information about some of these accommodations… Read More
There’s nothing better than the unusual when you travel and I couldn’t resist snapping a few unusual food related pictures while in Amsterdam. Up first? FEBO! FEBO (pronounced FAY-bo) is a chain of Dutch walk-up fast food restaurants with bright yellow banners with red and green letters. Founded in 1941 in Amsterdam, FEBO is known… Read More
If you’re staying in Reykjavik, Iceland, there are many hotels to choose from including Hotel Borg. During my recent stay in Iceland, I toured a few hotels, including the Hotel Borg. The hotel describes itself as combining “old time elegance with modern style” in the centre of Reykjavik, Icelands capital. The four star Hotel Borg… Read More
Nothing more than this nondescript sign flanks the entrance to the Anne Frank House and Museum in Amsterdam. When I learned I was going to be in Amsterdam over New Year’s, at the top of my list of must see places was the Anne Frank House. Now that her name has been in the news… Read More
If you’re looking for modern amenities with traditional styling in the heart of Reykjavik, Iceland, then look no further than the Hotel Reykjavík Centrum. Upon first inspection, you might think that it’s not a hotel from the exterior, but instead someone’s home. If you want to feel like staying in something traditional, authentic, and less… Read More
During my recent visit to Reykjavik, Iceland, I had the opportunity to complete a few hotel inspections. This allowed me a chance to see a variety of hotels, take pictures, and then share them here with my readers. It’s one thing to see a hotel description online or in a brochure and something completely different… Read More
After an amazing afternoon on our glacier walk in Iceland, we ready to head back to Reykjavik. We boarded the coach where our guides from Mountain Guides had sandwiches and beer waiting for us. I was never so ready to enjoy a can of Gull beer as I was that afternoon. Normally, I might take… Read More
