Category Archives: Europe

Barcelona and Madrid 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Dave

Before embarking on my Germany trip in September 2022, my friend, Tony, asked me if I would be interested in visiting him in Spain in 2023.  A quick Kayak search found a $600 round trip flight which I quickly booked – … Continue reading →

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Germany (and much more) 2022

Posted on October 12, 2022 by Dave

After waiting out COVID for over two years, we were finally able to resume travelling overseas. A trip that was originally in the planning stages in 2019 for a trip to Germany in 2020, finally happened in 2022. It started … Continue reading →

Posted in Budapest, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Krakow, Munich, Oberammergau, Poland, Salzburg, Slovakia | 2 Comments

Italy 2019 – Dante’s Inferno

Posted on August 13, 2019 by Dave

We are back from a 10 day trip to Italy and we were lucky to be there in the midst of a record-breaking European heat wave.    We were greeted with 105-degree temps that didn’t let up much the entire … Continue reading →

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Italy 2018 (I’ve been neglecting this blog far too long)

Posted on December 4, 2018 by Dave

I have been absurdly derelict in my duties maintaining this blog.  Since my last post, we have visited Spain and Maine (yes, soon you will see my ‘rain in Spain falls Mainely on the plains post). A recent trip to … Continue reading →

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On the way to Iran…first stop Vienna.

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dave

When I left Louisville on late Wednesday evening I was convinced that I was not ready for this trip…both physically and mentally. I had to schedule a last minute meeting with my doctor because my recovering shoulder wasn’t recovering; it … Continue reading →

Posted in Austria, Europe, Iran, Middle East, Vienna | 1 Comment