In a city that dates back to 72 AD, as you wander the cobblestone streets you can’t help but admire the the details throughout the historic city of Regensburg, Germany. Today I’m looking at the doors and architecture of Regensburg. This includes its old world architecture of buildings big and small to one of my… Read More
Have you ever been so excited to do something that you just couldn’t wait for the big day? Think Christmas but bigger! For this trip I was flying to Amsterdam, but not for the purpose of travel alone. I was going to meet up with my friend, Danielle (of Cruise Miss fame) for the very first time… Read More
You’ve heard so much about Iceland and you’ve finally splurged on a trip to see the Northern Lights. If you’re traveling to Iceland, you’ll most likely be flying into Keflavik Airport, the country’s international airport. Keflavik (KEF) Airport is located approximately 31 miles from Reykjavik and is a modern airport full of amenities and conveniences, including free… Read More
Tired of the same old, same old? Me, too! After flying from Amsterdam to Stockholm and then having to experience the longest trip from an airport to a hotel ever (more on that later), I finally arrived at my hotel for the night. Motel L is located in the Hammarby Sjöstad district of Stockholm. Although… Read More
Flowers of Regensburg, Germany I’m admiring the flowers of Regensburg, Germany today. That’s right! It’s that time again to stop and smell the flowers. On my recent stop in Regensburg, while on my Viking River cruise, the flowers were in full bloom everywhere and calling to me. While I may not be a botanist and… Read More
WARNING: This post will leave you hungry or in a diabetic coma. Sugar ahead! In between seeing St. Peters Cathedral and Alte Kapelle, Karla and I stopped off at the cutest little cupcake shop in Regensburg, Germany called The Cupcakery. When we entered, I immediately noticed that we were the only customers in the entire place.… Read More
Ok, I’m going to tell you a secret. I have a thing for churches. Be it the stained glass, archways, pews, or the facade, I can’t restrain myself from photographing them. Maybe it’s because I spent the better part of my childhood inside a church, but there’s something familiar and comforting about these mammoth structures… Read More
I’m almost out the door yet again and this trip won’t be like any of my previous trips. This year I decided to plan a solo whirlwind trip of Europe and I’ve chosen cities I’ve not previously visited. While I’m hoping for an opportunity in each city to see and do whatever it is that… Read More
After wandering along the cobblestone streets of Regensburg, Germany, Karla and I stopped for lunch at Regensburger Weissbräuhaus. Located in Alstadt (Old Town), this pub/brewery is located inside a building dating back to the 1600’s. The business was opened in 1994, but the current owner took over in 2008 and renamed it to Regensburger Weissbräuhaus or… Read More
Visiting Regensburg While on a River Cruise While on my recent Romantic Danube river cruise on Viking Atla with Viking River Cruises, I had a chance to visit several new cities including Regensburg, Germany. The second I stepped off the ship, I knew I was somewhere special. I felt like we arrived at a fairytale… Read More
