St Gilgen Austria: A Delightful Austrian Town on Lake Wolfgangsee
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 …
Category Archives: Small Town Adventures
Fuschl am See: A Serene Lakeside Town
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 …
Haarlem: A Nice Alternative to Amsterdam
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 …
Lauterbrunnen Switzerland: A Picturesque Swiss Village in Jungfrau
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 …
Wengen: A Car-Free Alpine Village
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 …
Eguisheim: A Colorful French Village
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 …
Hallstatt Austria: A Charming Lakeside Village
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. …
Montefioralle: A Medieval Tuscan Village
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 …
Ketchikan Alaska – A Day In Port
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 …
