I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, but that didn’t stop me from feeling like I lived in the Swiss Alps with the Von Trapps when I was young. My mother would constantly fill the house with singing, playing the soundtrack, or the Sound of Music DVD playing in the background of our lives.… Continue reading Villa Trapp: A Hotel with History
Category: Europe
Night of 1,000 Whiskeys: Vienna’s Whiskey Oasis
Whiskey, Gin, and Thieves…. Just kidding about the last part. As most of our faithful readers will know, we were recently in Austria, both in Salzburg and in Vienna. While there we went to one of the most unique bars I have been to in a very long time. If you are looking for an… Continue reading Night of 1,000 Whiskeys: Vienna’s Whiskey Oasis
Are the Hills Still Alive? Salzburg: A Traveler’s Perspective
We recently returned back from a trip to Salzburg with Emily’s family. A trip 43 years in the making. We asked Emily’s mom to write about how she experienced the city she loves then and now. Here is what she had to say: The very first time I ever heard of Salzburg, Austria was in… Continue reading Are the Hills Still Alive? Salzburg: A Traveler’s Perspective
Top Places to Explore in Istanbul
Recently we have received a few requests about highlights and recommendations to do in Istanbul , Turkey. Istanbul has such a rich and deep history, truly there is something wonderful to be seen around every corner. These are a few of our must see recommendations in central Istanbul. Like I said Turkey has deep, rich, and… Continue reading Top Places to Explore in Istanbul
Must See Cities in Turkey
Turkey needs to on your bucket list. It is breathtaking, full of beautiful cities, amazing ancient civilizations, and historical UNESCO World Heritage sites. Most people know about Istanbul but Turkey has so many more sites to see! We will do a separate article about Istanbul later on but for now, we want to discuss these… Continue reading Must See Cities in Turkey
Beginner’s Guide to Lucerne Switzerland in the Winter
Visiting Lucerne soon and don’t know where to start? We have your back! Below are some of our suggestions for an amazing time in Lucerne that won’t break the bank. If reading isn’t really your thing, check out our video of this trip here! Where to stay? We definitely recommend the Bellpark Hostel. First of… Continue reading Beginner’s Guide to Lucerne Switzerland in the Winter
A One in a Million Experience in Prague
In our opinion, part of spiritual health is listening to the universe and paying attention to your place in it. Realizing the universe is conspiring to help you succeed and reminding you how connected we all are. When we were exploring Prague, we found this fantastic swing near the Christmas market. We knew we needed… Continue reading A One in a Million Experience in Prague
How We Did Our Quick Trip to Prague
Where We Ate As two people who both love food but want to live a healthy lifestyle we need to maintain a balance of indulgence and health. We have been living outside of the States for 10 months now. So when we found out there was a Mexican restaurant in Prague with good reviews and… Continue reading How We Did Our Quick Trip to Prague
Our First Ukrainian Orchestra!
When you live in another country, you expect things to be a little different. The language, the food, the holidays, etc. At the same time, there are things you expect to be similar: parks, some brand name items, etc. We recently discovered that orchestra concerts are not in the category of things that are consistent.… Continue reading Our First Ukrainian Orchestra!
On Top of the World: Running the Goverla
Goverla (or Hoverla) is the tallest mountain in Ukraine at 6,762 feet. The name is from old Hungarian meaning “Snow Mountain” and for about 6 months out of the year, it lives up to that name. Luckily for us, early October is not part of the snow season. We recently raced in the Lifeventure Goverla… Continue reading On Top of the World: Running the Goverla