Europe

When we sold our house and stuff to travel for a year, we went to Europe. It’s the place we know best after the United States. Then we went back and spent another three months exploring the UK and continental Europe. We’ve even made plans for another two months in winter 2019-20. Suffice to say, we love Europe and it’s so easy to travel there.

Since we spend a month at a time in each location, we get the chance to know our destinations pretty well. We’d love to help you plan your trip.

much-photographed baroque church of St. Bartholomä , Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany

Berchtesgaden National Park in Winter

One of the many highlights of our time in Bavaria was a walk in Berchtesgaden National Park, Germany in winter. We took a boat across misty Königssee lake to St. Bartholomew and hiked to the ice chapel or Eiskapelle. I have to tell you, that Berchtesgaden in winter is an amazing place.

Walking in Croatia waterfalls

Croatia’s Waterfall Parks: Plitvice Lakes National Park

Even though we’d seen some spectacular photos of Plitvice Lakes National Park (Plitvička Jezera) and its waterfalls, it surpassed all our expectations. I mean, the place is magical. I think the relative solitude we had and the mist, made everything more impressive. This is the kind of place where fairytales are imagined.

Best Books Set in Croatia

  Books Set in Croatia It’s time for book club and this month I am sharing books set in Croatia. This one was a little harder than books set in Italy, but I found a few good ones. I also started a couple I didn’t finish. Croatia is a little country, and while it is …

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Must See Museums in Florence include the Accademia Galleria

Must See Museums in Florence

We went to a lot of museums in Italy and have picked our favorite must see museums in Florence for you. After the video, I share the details for planning your own trip to Florence’s best museums. If you don’t have a month to spend in Florence, like we did, take a step back into the Renaissance …

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visiting Cinque Terre with kids hiking in cinque terre

Visiting Cinque Terre with Kids

While the Cinque Terre would be a lovely romantic getaway or solo adventure, visiting Cinque Terre with kids is also a perfect family holiday. This area is part of the Italian Riviera made up of five towns. At one point the Cinque Terre villages were isolated from the rest of Italy except via the sea …

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