Tag Archives: Europe

Amsterdam ~ Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, July 12th – Amsterdam I was like a kid on Christmas morning pawing through my newly reunited suitcase this morning choosing fresh clothes. After living in the same jeans and t-shirt for the past 48+ hours, I was almost … Continue reading →

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Good News and Bad News – Our cruising ends early

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, April 25th – In Germany, stuck on the Danube… The original itinerary for our river trip was to cruise from Passau to Regensburg on Thursday night.  Then have a full day in Regensburg on Friday and that evening sail … Continue reading →

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Istanbul in pictures – a make up post

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

The other day I posted about our day in Istanbul, but got extremely frustrated when the Internet Gods would not allow me to upload any pictures.  As I now sit in Kusadasi, the internet is smiling on me.  So instead … Continue reading →

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Turkey ~ Travel day, Gallipoli, Troy and Canakkale

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, February 14th Today was mostly a travel day.  We loaded up the bus after breakfast and were on the road at 7:30.  I only had a few hours sleep before our wake-up call so feeling deprived of rest.  Throughout … Continue reading →

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Istanbul ~ a city of contrasts

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday February 13th. For some reason, the internet here at the hotel is not allowing me to upload pictures or provide links to show you what we are doing.  So until I can get somewhere that allows uploads, I will … Continue reading →

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Cordoba Spain ~ Flower Festival and the Mezquita

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

With walking the Camino – 500 miles across Spain – heavily on my mind, I thought I would take a look back at a few places we have already seen in Southern Spain, specifically in the Andalucía and Costa del … Continue reading →

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IN PICTURES – Bucharest, a city of charm, character and architectural splendor

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Our final two days in Bucharest we were on our own to explore.  We had moved to the Z Executive Boutique Hotel in the historic section of town.  The rate was reasonable, but the hotel was a little hard to … Continue reading →

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BUCHAREST – Little Paris, wide boulevards, fountains and an arch of their own

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city.  Nicknamed “Little Paris”, it has the charm and character to live up to that moniker.  Wide boulevards are enhanced with multiple fountains in each direction.

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ROMANIA – Dracula’s Castle, Peles Castle and Sinaia Monastery

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

DRACULA’S CASTLE When one thinks of Transylvania, you can’t help but imagine vampires, mystery, and tales of the unknown.  Most everyone has heard of Count Dracula.  I too was curious to check out the legendary castle.

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ROMANIA – Biertan, Sighisoara and Brasov

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

BIERTAN Biertan is home of the Fortified Church.  It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was the Evangelic Episcopal See for almost 300 years from 1572 – 1867.

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