Tag: Europe
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Traditions, Markets & Magic – Christmas in Prague {Czech Republic}
For as long as I can remember, Christmas in Prague has lived on my travel wishlist. So ending our trip here felt like a quiet kind of dream fulfilled. After spending a few days wandering the city—learning its history, admiring its architecture, and letting ourselves get a little lost—I can say that Christmas in Prague…
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Power, Faith, & History – Prague Castle {Czech Republic}
We had intentionally set aside a large portion of a day to visit Prague Castle, knowing it wasn’t something to rush through. Calling it simply a “castle” hardly does it justice. What rises above the city is an immense complex — a place where centuries of history have layered themselves one upon another, shaping not…
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Wandering Prague- Lesser Town, Old Town & Iconic Views {Czech Republic}
After our few days in Italy, we took a quick hop over to the Czech Republic for a few days in Prague. The city had long been on my travel wishlist, especially during the Christmas season, when its markets are often called some of the most magical in Europe. But once we arrived, it quickly…
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Markets, Olympics, & Rooftops-Christmas in Milan {Italy}
After spending a few days around Rome and Vatican City, we made a quick stop in Milan. We arrived with no real expectations and no must-see list in hand. Beyond its reputation as a fashion capital, we honestly didn’t know much about what the city held in store for us. In truth, the main reason…
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Experiencing Christmas, Holy Doors & A Jubilee Year {Vatican City}
Our visit to Rome and Vatican City happened to fall during an especially unique time. When we arrived, the Christmas tree was already standing tall in St. Peter’s Square, and workers were putting the finishing touches on the nativity scene beside it. We watched as Christmas market stalls slowly appeared along the sweeping colonnades, transforming…
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History & Art in the Eternal City-Roaming In Rome {Italy}
Our European Christmas vacation began in the Eternal City of Rome. I’ll admit—Rome had never been on my travel bingo card. I’ve always felt a little intimidated by it: the layers of history, the art, the empire, the sheer magnitude of the city itself. Even though I love learning about those things, Rome felt unapproachable…
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Windmill, Canals & Golden Streets – Exploring Haarlem {Netherlands}
On our last day of the trip, we had planned to head to the city of Delft. I had very unapologetic visions of just how many pieces of Delftware ceramics I intended to bring home. But those plans quickly unraveled when we learned that the NATO Summit was being held in nearby The Hague. With…
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A day Around Amsterdam- Beauty Amid the Bustle {Netherlands}
Sometimes a new city becomes a new favorite. And sometimes, the city just doesn’t connect with us like others do. Amsterdam, we decided, is not really our scene. We truly enjoyed many of the places we visited in the city, but we just didn’t connect with Amsterdam itself. Part of it was the sheer busyness-…
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Fairy Tales & Alpine Coasters in Oberammergau {Germany}
You may remember our visit to Mittenwald a few days earlier. After a sudden bout of heat exhaustion sent us ducking into a small grocery store for air conditioning and water, we ended up talking with a lovely couple for over an hour. What began as a necessary break became one of those unexpected travel…
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Summer Days Around Munich {Germany}
We really love returning to places we’ve visited before and experiencing them in a different way. Sometimes you see familiar streets with new eyes. Other times, you seek out something entirely new and let the place reveal another side of itself. Our previous visit to Munich had been wrapped up in Christmas markets — a…