You may have heard of Davos because of the world economic forum they host most years, or you may have heard of the great skiing in the area. I was in Davos for neither of these reasons - I was simply there to relax as we began our European adventure. Our time was limited in the city due to irregular sleep patterns and jet-lag, but we did try to make the most out of it … [Read more...] about View of the Alps from Downtown Davos, Switzerland
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Viktualienmarkt Market in Munich, Germany
If you are ever in Munich, make sure to visit Viktualienmarkt (Victuals Market) on your first day in town. Don't wait until the day before you head back to the US, because you will regret not visiting sooner. If you are a fan of cheeses, fresh pasta, fruits and vegetables, you will love the Victuals Market. I assume that means everyone reading qualifies. I really liked how … [Read more...] about Viktualienmarkt Market in Munich, Germany
Sun Setting on the Town of Berchtesgaden, Germany
I am in love with the city of Berchtesgaden in Germany. We first came here on our honeymoon a few years ago, and I was back for two nights last week. The city is small enough to explore in a few hours, but you can always discover something new along the way. This time we climbed above the city to see a view from above, and then came all the way down to the road level as it … [Read more...] about Sun Setting on the Town of Berchtesgaden, Germany
St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee in Austria
I got a tip from Andy to visit St. Gilgen and Halstatt while in Austria. Andy is the best. The weather was pretty rough that day, so there were not many compelling photo opportunities for mountains and lakes. Instead, I had to find an area on the waterfront with some color in order to find a decent photo that day. Surely I will visit St. Gilgen again, hopefully with … [Read more...] about St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee in Austria
Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
As we were driving through the northern part of wine country in Sonoma County a few weeks ago, I pulled over the car for a photo opportunity. I am not sure there is a better scene than the beginning of a new wine growing season. Green for miles and miles, with rows of vines to turn the landscape into a grid pattern. Healdsburg seems less traveled than the southern sections … [Read more...] about Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany
There is no more iconic castle in the world than Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. Fairytale views, not such a great ending for Ludwig II. Now a landmark that everyone should try to visit if they are ever in Germany. We visited while the winter weather was still taking hold of Bavaria. Clouds in the air, sleet coming down, it was difficult to get good shots of the castle … [Read more...] about Neuschwanstein Castle in Schwangau, Bavaria, Germany