“A man of ordinary talent will always be ordinary, whether he travels or not; but a man of superior talent will go to pieces if he remains forever in the same place.” ― Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Posts from January 2016
The Magnificent Cologne Cathedral
The city of Cologne, Germany, holds one of the most magnificent cathedrals in all of Europe. Approaching the city, the spires of the church are visible for miles. My daughter and I boarded a train from northern Germany – just across the border from our friends’ home in the Netherlands. The cathedral came into view long […]
Quote of the Week – 22 January 2016
“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emerson’s Essays
Staying Connected while Traveling Abroad
It’s only natural to want to stay connected with someone while you are in Europe. Your spouse, a parent or child, your best friend – someone will want to be assured that you are okay. You may also want to make local calls or use data services while you are traveling. Unfortunately, calling home and making local […]
Quote of the Week – 15 January 2016
“We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” T. S. Eliot
Navigating the Grand Canal in Venice
The city of Venice is split between the mainland and an island. The airport and actually, most of the city is on the mainland, while the well-known historic center is on the island. Shaped like a fish, the island is divided into approximately two halves by the winding Grand Canal. The Canal starts by the […]
Quote of the Week – 8 January 2016
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes Photo courtesy of Allie Design.
Beating Jetlag
Are you planning a trip to Europe? One of your biggest concerns may be how to deal with jetlag. Following these tricks will make it all but disappear. I find it much more important to be awake and energetic when I arrive at my destination, than when I get home – and to me, it is much easier. I have little […]
Quote of the Week – 1 January 2016
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” ― Marcel Proust I hope your New Year brings new eyes, new landscapes and new adventures!