The treasures of Eggenberg Palace
Schloss Eggenberg or Eggenberg Palace is a beautiful historic attraction located in the outskirts of Graz, Austria’s second-largest city. The 17th century palace is…
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A culinary getaway from Amsterdam
Vreeland (map) is a small village about a 20-minute drive southeast of Amsterdam. Situated on both banks of the Vecht River (a branch of…
Ljubljana: charming and cool!
Each time I think of Ljubljana (map) nowadays, I react with a chuckle and a sigh. A chuckle because I still have problems spelling…
Twelve things to do in Graz
If you’re asked to think of places in Austria for a holiday or city break, chances are (like me) you’ll think of Vienna, Salzburg…
Why I love Spain in 50 photos
I vividly remember my first time in Spain . I was in my early-twenties and Spain was very high on my bucket list. Together…
What you must do in Emilia-Romagna
Emilia Romagna is a region in Italy located between Florence and Milan. Emilia Romagna is a diverse region boasting beautiful sandy beaches on its…
Plane views – Innsbruck in winter
Several years ago, I visited Innsbruck (map), the capital of the state of Tirol in Austria, in the summer. The approach into Innsbruck Airport…
The treasures of Passau
Passau is a historic city in Germany, on the border with Austria, and lies on the confluence of three rivers: the Danube, Inn and…
A Danube River cruise with Viking Cruises
This Danube River cruise starts in Budapest, Hungary, and ends in Nuremberg, Germany (you can of course do it the other way around with…
