Tag Archives: Travel

Zurich to Basel (Oops, Scratch that), Boarding the River Princess in Breisach

Posted on June 24, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 24, 2023 Our plans for the day included checking out of our hotel and taking a bus ride to the ship. The original itinerary was supposed to have us departing from Basel (actually nearby Krebs), but as is sometimes … Continue reading →

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Zurich – Fabulous Food, Walking Tour, Museum and a Sick Puppy

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 23, 2023 ~ Zurich, Switzerland I’m exhausted tonight as I’m trying to organize our photos and my thoughts about the day. After only getting around three – four hours sleep for each of the past three nights, I’m running … Continue reading →

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Southern California to Zurich, Switzerland

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 21-22, 2023 Bright and (very) early Wednesday morning we drove down the mountain to arrive at our traveling companions home in Orange County. I had ordered an Uber XL to accommodate us and our luggage. Everything went as planned … Continue reading →

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A Princess Cruise to Nowhere and Anywhere

Posted on June 8, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

December 17-20, 2022 Have you ever taken a cruise somewhere but never gotten off the ship? That’s exactly what Tim and I did last December, just before Christmas. The four day itinerary was on Princess Cruise lines newest ship, the … Continue reading →

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What’s Our Story? ~ The Travel Part…

Posted on June 1, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

We have been blogging and documenting most of our travels for the past ten years. Our fabulous “family” of subscribers has continued to grow and there are many who are new and may not know how our travel journey began.

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Our Travel Plans for 2023 – So Far!

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When I wrote that we were getting back up on the horse, I probably should have said that we had placed one boot in the stirrup. Compared to years past, 2023 is getting off to a slow start. BUT, the … Continue reading →

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Getty Villa Museum ~ Like taking a trip to Italy, no passport required!

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When we travel, one of my favorite things to visit is the top museum in the area, city or county. What I have found repeatedly on our tours is that not enough time is allotted to do justice to the … Continue reading →

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Getting Back Up on the Horse (Metaphorically Speaking)

Posted on May 23, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Greetings to our travel friends and those of you who have so kindly followed our adventures over the years. We want to acknowledge that this has been a challenging time for so many of you. Our sincere wish is that … Continue reading →

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21 Spectacular Sets of Steps, Stairs, Staircases and Stairways: They all lead somewhere

Posted on June 21, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wat Kaew Temple (Wat Kaewkorawaram), Thailand

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29 Fabulous and Fascinating Fountains From Faraway Places

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

“A kind heart is a fountain of gladness, making everything in its vicinity freshen into smiles.” ~ Washington Irving Most cities around the world have a main square. You will find a church or cathedral along one side, and sometimes a government … Continue reading →

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