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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 […]
When arriving to Prague Airport (Václav Haveld) and you want to get to the city as quickly as possible your best bet is a city bus to a metro stop and continue from there to your destination. When you exit the arrivals terminal, walk across the street for the city bus stop. There will be […]
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 […]
Europe is full of beautiful Squares. Poznan’s Old Town Square is one of the more “unsung” if you will. I was browsing a map of Poland trying to decide which city to visit. After doing a Google search on images of Poznan I was sold. After arriving, I was elated with its […]
This little museum just down the street from Prague Castle is something to see if you find communism, spying and the former Soviet Union even a bit intriguing. The cost of 300 Czech, about $14 is worth every penny. The gentleman who owns and narrates the tour is Russian and eager to show off all the […]
Out on Long Island Sound a few weeks ago and the sunset turned out not to be the best shot of the evening. As the sunset disappeared beyond the horizon its glow continued to offer amazing colors.
If you are flying into Dublin and looking for a quick way to get into the city, the 747 Airlink bus is a great option. Leaving about every 15 minutes from right outside the arrivals terminal. It is a nice looking green double-decker, making it easy to spot. Plenty of racks for luggage and […]
I was crossing the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Estonia in the middle of the winter aboard a Viking Ferry. Always a fan of sunsets, I was able to catch the sun as it began its descent while we cruised through the frozen floes.
St Michan’s Church is Dublin’s oldest North side church. Founded in 1095, it has a bit more to offer the everyday visitor. A bit macabre to say the least but fascinating nonetheless. Although the church was founded in 1095 the present church dates to 1685 and was renovated in 1825. The church interior is lacking […]
I was in Riga in the middle of winter when the sun was setting at about 3 o’clock on a frigid day. As I walked along the cobble stones sidewalks the sunset caught my eyes and I briefly warmed myself and enjoyed the sight of the rays brightening the alleys. After that? I quickly […]
Recently I came across a different product for your phone called the Grip V. It’s not a protective case but more of an add-on. It is a small card case designed to adhere to the back of your phone, with a small strap for your hand, built into it. Why would you need a hand […]
I have been in Amsterdam many times and usually avoid the weekends there. So many people it gets to be a bit much if it’s not your first visit. To my lack of knowledge, I was in Amsterdam during the week when AFC Ajax was hosting Celtic FC. Pre-match night. I’ve never seen so many […]
I am a fan of street musicians. From drums to the cello many have left me in awe. I was walking the streets of Prague when I came upon this gentleman strumming what seemed a deeply sad tune. The aging plaster wall behind him resembling a sky. Many people walked by seemingly oblivious (as many […]
Not all apps for travel are always “travel apps”. If you like to write about your journey while traveling but don’t always have access to your tablet or laptop it can be a pain, especially when you have some ideas. We almost always have our phones handy. Werdsmith is a handy app for writers and […]
This was a place I hadn’t been to since I was a young kid. With so many pleasant memories, I was eager to revisit again while I was recently in Norway. Luckily the snow from the previous day had melted and we had beautiful weather for our hike. For the end of October, unseasonably beautiful! […]