Another walking tour was offered to explore the historical city of Dordrecht. We were sure what to expect during this brief stop while on the Viking SKADI. Dordrecht has picturesque alleyways and a lovely historical city center. According to our guide, there’s more than 1000 monuments. So, I was only able to capture a small… Continue reading Historical Dordrecht
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Keukenhof Gardens
We enjoyed our day trip to the famous Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse Netherlands. Here are some photos of our day. The Windmill
Würzburg Residence
Würzburg Residence is a magnificent Baroque palace in Würzburg Germany. It is definitely worth a visit. You can explore Viator to book this tour and others. The Mirror Room Courtyard Entrance
Lobkowicz Palace
During our most recent Viking River journey, we visited the Prague Castle complex where the Lobkowicz palace is located. Built in the mid-16th century, the Lobkowicz Palace is one of the most significant cultural sites in the Czech Republic and the only privately owned palace in the Prague Castle complex, which is a UNESCO World… Continue reading Lobkowicz Palace
Bamberg Germany
During our most recent river cruise, we explore the Bavarian city of Bamberg Germany, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. The medieval layout of the city with its three settlement areas is still well preserved.
Rothenburg Germany
We explored Rothenburg, which is one of the best preserved medieval cities in Germany. The city is encircled by many-towered walls. It was chilly day ending with a bit of snow making for festive feelings of the season. Here are some photos of our day in Rothenburg. We enjoyed lunch at Glocke Weingut & Hotel,… Continue reading Rothenburg Germany
Paris In The Fall
Another visit to Paris had us staying in the 8th Arrondisement with exploring the city, mostly by foot. Below are some of our photos during this visit to one of our favorite cities. The Ever Beautiful Eiffel Tower A Quiet Street in the 5th Arrondisement A Look Down the Seine Paris-La-Notre-Dame- 2023 Paris-La-Notre-Dame- 2018 During… Continue reading Paris In The Fall
London
Our visit to London this time, led to a stay near the London Tower Bridge at the Residence Inn - London Tower Bridge located at 190 Bermondsey St. I mention this as another Residence Inn is just around the corner, which we originally confused the two hotels. London Tower Bridge The London Eye Elizabeth Tower… Continue reading London
St. James Beach – South Africa
During our drive out to the Cape Peninsula in South Africa, we stopped at the small seaside village of St. James Beach. The village is located between the rocky shore and a steep mountain. On the beach, you can see the colorful Victorian-style bathing boxes, enjoy a tidal pool swim, or just relax on the… Continue reading St. James Beach – South Africa
Cape Diem Lodge – Cape Town
Earlier this year, we started our holiday to beautiful South Africa in Cape Town. We stayed in the Green Point area at Cape Diem Lodge. We truly enjoyed our 5-nights stay here. The manager Bianca and owner Daniel were friendly, readily available, accommodating. The Cape Diem Lodge is well appointed with several restaurants just around… Continue reading Cape Diem Lodge – Cape Town
