Adventure Travel Photography Blog
I signed up for my second Trusted Housesitters gig. This time it was much closer to home, in Grand Lake, not across the ocean in France for my farm stay. Grand Lake, located on the west side of Rocky Mountain National Park, is just a 2-hour drive from Denver.
GO HIKING!
My first visit to Paris was extremely impromptu. One day I was talking to my friend Theresa about her upcoming trip to Paris, and the next week I was flying there with her. Needless to say, she did all the planning including where to stay and what to see.
Naturally, for our first time in the city, we stuck to the main attractions like (but not limited to) the Eiffel Tour, Notre Dame, the Louvre and miraculously, we hardly ever waited in a line, despite not having purchased advanced tickets. I still don’t know how that worked out except maybe it was due to visiting in October.
KEEP TRAVELING …
My first visit to France several years ago was impromptu. My dog had just passed away, and my friend was going to France the next week. I jumped on board. Needless to say, I had done little research and only knew that I’d like to see the famous sites like Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame, and the Louvre. With slightly more planning under her belt, Theresa wanted to see Féerie at the Moulin Rouge. Not knowing exactly what to expect, I was game.
We were seated feet away from the stage and enjoyed a spectacular show. I liked it so much, that on my second visit to France, I went again. Those who know me know that doing the same thing twice is very uncommon.
We had such great seats which the venue selected on our behalf that I couldn’t risk get anything worse. As such, I splurged for the VIP treatment.
SEE THE SHOW …
While I’ve been to many Caribbean Islands, either things have changed, or Anguilla is a little different from some of the others I’ve visited. For starters, I don’t ever remember needing so much cash! Below are some tips for traveling to Anguilla.
TIPS!
While I read the general information about a ferry transfer from St. Maarten to Anguilla at Stmartinbookings.com, few small details still alluded me. As such, I have written a post for the first timers who are flying into the airport at Simpson Bay on the dutch side of St. Maarten, and need to get to Anguilla.
TIPS!
The Danube River originates in Germany and flows southeast 1,770 miles through ten countries and into the Black Sea. With the help of a lock system, 1,500 of those miles are navigable, thus it is an attractive river cruise destination.
TAKE A CRUISE
After I travel a while, I get tired of eating every meal at a restaurant, particularly in Europe where the service is slow. I recognize it is slow to allow diners to enjoy their meal, but when I am on my own, sitting around is not my first choice. I’d rather be exploring. As such for the few days I was in Poland, I seeked out some Krakow street food.
TAKE A BITE!
Ever since I heard about the Wieliczka Salt Mine from my friend Ron, I have wanted to visit it. I am fascinated by mines and Wieliczka Salt Mine is definitely the most unique mine I’ve seen.
While preparing to visit the mine, I reviewed its website and was surprised to find there are a variety of tours from which to choose. I ruled out the 30-minute Graduation Tower visit that includes breathing a brine mist above ground as well as the Pilgrim Tour that concentrates on praying throughout the 2.5-hour mine tour.
GO MINING!
Since we’ve been on the Danube, three days, all of our cruising has taken place at night. Today, however, we enjoyed the river’s beautiful scenery in the Wachau Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
EXPLORE!
Vienna, originally a Celtic settlement, was subject to attacks and Barbarian invasion that reduced the town to ruins by the early 5th Century. By the 10th century, the German Babenberg Dynasty acquired Vienna and in the 13th century Vienna fell under control of the Habsburg.
Today, Austria’s capital is home to 1.9 million people. Despite Vienna’s large size, its city center, located inside the Ringstrasse, is easily walkable.
LET’s GO