Jan-2015
Bratislava may be a bit off the beaten track for some travelers, but an enriching destination nonetheless. Located between Vienna and Budapest, this bustling city near an ancient crossing point of the Danube was once known as Pressburg until 1919. Located in the center and above the city is the large dominating structure atop castle […]
Jan-2015
Nestled in the heart of Europe is one of the oldest countries in the world: Hungary. While Budapest’s charm attracts majority of the country’s visitors, Lake Balaton is a favorite summer retreat amongst the Hungarians. It’s also the largest freshwater lake in central Europe, but more enamored by its breathtaking turquoise color than the actual […]
Oct-2014
Zurich is very visitor-friendly and easy to navigate on foot. It’s well known as the world’s banking capital, but also a beautiful city on the water with a view of the Alps in the distance. Visitors can spend hours exploring Zurich’s picturesque winding cobblestone streets, window-shopping on Bahnhofstrasse (one of Europe’s most expensive shopping streets), […]
Sep-2014
Oktoberfest originated in 1810 as a horse race to celebrate the royal wedding of King Ludwig. Over the years it changed into what we know today — the world’s largest festival lasting 16-days with more then 6 million frenzy partakers guzzling liters of Bavarian beer clad in lederhosen. If you are attending for first time, […]
Jul-2014
Once called the Route of Emperors and Kings it has been used for millennia as a water highway across Eastern Europe. In May of 2011, we had an opportunity to travel along the Danube River tracing back Elizabeth’s family history. In the early 1800’s, her German ancestors immigrated to Russia, along the Danube. For us […]
Jun-2014
If you find yourself in Bregenz on a beautiful summer day, grab a bike and cycle some of Austria’s most stunning scenery. Start at the lakeside and visit the open theatre’s floating stage built on the shores of Lake Constance. Wander up the cobbled Stadtsteig street to the Oberstadt (Upper Town) to see the many […]
May-2014
Originally called Pressburg, Bratislava was once the seat of power for the Austrian Hungarian Empire. Bratislava then fell behind the Iron Curtain for decades and rejoined the western world in 1993. This rich history has left the city with old world European style mixed with Eastern communist flare. To walk this city at night is […]
May-2014
Easily one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Budapest is full of secrets to uncover and hidden spots to explore. My husband and I spent three days meandering the narrow cobble-stoned streets lined with buildings of rich architecture. Budapest started out as two separate cities straddling the Danube River. As time passed, the city of Buda, […]