This past winter got off to a slow start in New England but when mother nature finally decided to show her fury it came hard. Record snowfalls and cold temperatures were set in many areas and once the calender said Spring most have had it with the snow. For those who ski, huddled up together, […]
Skiing The Poma Line at Pico Mountain in Vermont
Pico Mountain Poma Line I was up skiing recently in Vermont at Pico Mountain with a friend of mine who’s a regular on the mountain. We were both in the mood for some tree skiing and his inside knowledge of the mountain provided some interesting options. After taking the lift to the summit we traversed a […]
Icelandic Horse In Norwegian Mountains – Pic of the Week
I was out riding horses with my cousin on a bitterly cold day up in the area of her mountain farm. Despite the sub-zero conditions I was having a blast. I was able to capture this picture as the morning sun was making its way above the mountain crest right before the freezing temperatures […]
Beautiful Hallstatt Austria – Pic of the Week
Hallstatt is a village in the Salzkammergut, a region in Austria. With a Population of just under 1,000 the central village keeps to its historic character by banning cars. If you arrive by car. you will have to park in one of the 2 parking lots outside the village. A popular destination for its natural […]
6 Must Have Items For A Winter Trip To Europe
The majority of travelers prefer warmer weather and tend to focus their trips around the milder seasons and venture to warmer climates for winter get-aways. I spent last January roaming the streets of Helsinki, Oslo, Tallinn and Riga. It may have been very cold but it is no reason not to experience the beauty of […]
Pic of the Week- Amsterdam in snow
I had a chance to hang out In Amsterdam in January along my travels. Lucky for me I woke one morning to a fresh blanket of snow that gave the city a whole different look.
Pic of the Week- Blizzard Nemo
It’s not often that I can snap a good pic right outside my front door. The winter of 2013 brought us “Nemo”. Before the snow stopped falling, I was able to capture the serenity of the snow in front of a beautiful historic brick home.
January in Riga
I had finally arrived in Riga after a scenic four hour bus ride from Tallinn. I had been traveling for three weeks and was eager to see everything I had heard about the old town Capitol of Latvia. Riga is famed for its old world charm, beautiful architecture and to some, beautiful women. Upon arrival […]