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Vernazza: A Colorful Harbor Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 20, 2015April 22, 20182 comments

Vernazza is considered by many as the most picturesque of the five villages that make up Cinque Terre, along the western coast of Italy. Though the competition is steep for this objective title, each of the five villages are visually stunning and unique in their own regard. Stepping off the train in Vernazza, visitors are …

Monterosso al Mare: The Beachiest Town in Cinque Terre

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures May 7, 2015May 7, 20156 comments

Monterosso al Mare is the northernmost village in Cinque Terre along the western coast of Italy. It’s the largest of the 5 villages and the only one with resorts and a true beach where visitors and locals can relax on the sand. Arriving into Monterosso by train is simple. Some of the villages in Cinque …

Adare: An Adorable Irish World Heritage Town

by Toccara & SamIreland, Small Town Adventures May 4, 2015May 18, 20170 comments

The friendly village of Adare is located in County Limerick, Ireland. This designated Heritage Town is an architectural wealth of scenic beauty. Before visiting the world-famous thatched cottages, we swung by the Augustinian Friary not far from the downtown area. This priory was founded in the early 14th century by the Earls of Kildare. It …

Ennis: A Friendly Irish Town

by Toccara & SamIreland, Small Town Adventures March 13, 2015May 18, 20170 comments

Located just 15 miles (24 km) from the Shannon airport in Ireland is Ennis, the capital city of County Clare. Known ’round the world as the home of traditional Irish music with year round music festivals and trad (“traditional”) sessions. Self-proclaimed as Ireland’s ‘friendliest town’, Ennis contains restaurants, pubs, boutique stores, heritage sites, and plenty …

Oughterard: A Quaint Village & Home to Aughnanure Castle

by Toccara & SamIreland, Small Town Adventures March 5, 2015April 22, 20180 comments

Oughterard is a peaceful retreat just 30 minutes away from the bustling small town of Galway. This quaint and traditional Irish village is home to Aughnanure Castle and serves as a gateway to the beautiful Connemara Mountain region. Our intention was to visit Connemara; however, the unpredictable Ireland weather had other plans in mind. It honestly …

St Gilgen Austria: A Delightful Austrian Town on Lake Wolfgangsee

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures January 20, 2015March 14, 20192 comments

The Village of St Gilgen On our way from Munich to Hallstatt, we stopped by the lakeside town of St Gilgen Austria. From what we had read and seen in pictures, St. Gilgen seemed like the type of place where we would want to spend more than just a few hours. So, we booked an …

Fuschl am See: A Serene Lakeside Town

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures January 19, 2015January 19, 201514 comments

As part of a European road trip, we rented a car from AVIS in Munich so we could explore beautiful regions of Germany and Austria. Our drive took us from the capital city of Bavaria to the tiny town of St. Gilgen (Austria) where we would spend the night before our journey to Hallstatt. Some of our …

Haarlem: A Nice Alternative to Amsterdam

by Toccara & SamNetherlands, Small Town Adventures January 10, 2015May 13, 201614 comments

When visiting the Netherlands, most people feel that they have to make a stop in Amsterdam. However, we’re here to introduce to you a great alternative to the often wild and crazy most populous city in the Netherlands! With one-fifth the population and located just a 30 minute drive (or 15 minute train ride) from Amsterdam …

Lauterbrunnen Switzerland: A Picturesque Swiss Village in Jungfrau

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Switzerland December 27, 2014July 26, 20182 comments

Our first glimpse of the Lauterbrunnen Valley was from the summit of Mannlichen, which we accessed via cable-car from the nearby village of Grindelwald. We knew we had made the right decision to base ourselves in Lauterbrunnen Switzerland for a few days and already wished we could stay longer. Watch Now: Jungfrau Region in Switzerland Nestled …

Wengen: A Car-Free Alpine Village

by Toccara & SamSmall Town Adventures, Switzerland December 27, 2014July 9, 20172 comments

Opposite Lauterbrunnen on the other side of the valley sits Wengen, a car-free village in the Swiss Alps. Because Wengen is car-free (minus a few local farm and service vehicles, and electric vehicles for taxiing to and from the railway station), visitors must arrive via train from Lauterbrunnen or Gridelwald or via cable-car from Mannlichen (via Grindelwald). …

Eguisheim: A Colorful French Village

by Toccara & SamFrance, Small Town Adventures December 7, 2014May 7, 201820 comments

Eguisheim is a colorful village with just under 2,000 residents in north-east France that looks like something straight out of a fairytale. The winding cobblestone streets are lined with traditional medieval half-timbered brightly-painted buildings. Where is Eguisheim? It is located in the Alsace wine region and is one of many quaint towns on the Route du …

Hallstatt Austria: A Charming Lakeside Village

by Toccara & SamAustria, Small Town Adventures October 12, 2014June 16, 202129 comments

Enjoy Alpine Beauty in Hallstatt Austria Hallstatt Austria is a charming alpine village located between mountains on Lake Hallstatt and is considered to be the oldest still-inhabited village in all of Europe. Less than 1,000 local residents call Hallstatt, Austria home. A Quick Look at the Beauty of Hallstatt How to Get to Hallstatt, Austria By …

Montefioralle: A Medieval Tuscan Village

by Toccara & SamItaly, Small Town Adventures October 6, 2014August 22, 20150 comments

During a day in port on a Mediterranean cruise, we visited the iconic towns of Pisa… … and Florence. Montefioralle Surrounded by lush vineyards and less than an hour’s drive from central Florence, the town of Montefioralle is located in the heart of the Chianti region. After enjoying a wonderful lunch under the Tuscan sun at a …

Ketchikan Alaska – A Day In Port

by Toccara & SamAlaska, Cruise Ports- Alaska, Small Town Adventures August 23, 2014July 30, 20192 comments

Ketchikan is typically the first port of call for most northbound Alaskan cruises. The only other way to get into town is to fly in via commercial airline or float plane. We only had a few hours in port, so we had to be sure to make the most of it! Creek Street Our first …

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