Traveling Europe one trip at a time!
We went out just for a few hours over the weekend and decided to visit Lichtenberg Castle in the Pfalz. It famously has a very large tower right in the middle of the grounds. It is a great area for some hiking, biking, or driving around, and the grounds are very nice to explore too!…Read more
Garden of the Gods is the crown jewel of Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois! It contains impressive cliffs, some hiking, the entrance to thousands of acres of wilderness area, and all in rural Illinois! Here’s what to expect on your next visit. The Garden The Garden of the Gods is truly a special and…Read more
Rim Rock National Recreation Trail is one of the few official hiking trails in Shawnee National Forest and it’s a great spot to get outside! It’s a true gem of the area and a great spot to head to if you’re in the Tristate area. Here’s what to expect on your next visit! The Trail…Read more
I had a wonderful time hiking around Garmisch Germany during a quick relaxing weekend at Edelweiss Lodge and Resort. It was an easy hike and very quaint to get out and go into the hills a little bit. Here’s what I saw and if you’re ever in Garmisch this is a great way to get…Read more
I went to a wonderfully decorated, quaint Airbnb in the Vosges Mountains in France! The Airbnb was decorated beautifully and had a wood-fired hot tub! That was a nice addition! The area was full of hiking, a few ski areas, and lots of streams and snow! There are lots in the area but I mainly…Read more
I was in the Vosges Mountains in France and discovered the source of the Moselle River! It’s an understated memorial park in the mountains. It has a stone column and a small stone fountain to catch the water spilling out of the side of the hill. The spring and a channel which you can jump…Read more
I was asked to help with planning a Rome trip for a friend’s upcoming summer vacation. I’ll discuss the places I have already visited and a few places I missed that will be added to a future trip! Enjoy! Tips and Tricks for Rome Here are a few things I’d recommend you keep in mind…Read more
I stayed at a great Airbnb near Gerolstein Germany. It was the home base for our trip up to see the Eifel Aqueduct near Cologne. It is a great spot for a quiet weekend away from it all and maybe some adventuring! The Airbnb is called “Fire and Ice” and is a tiny house and…Read more
Are you ready for an Eifel Aqueduct adventure through history? The Eifel Aqueduct was the main source of water for the city of Cologne in Germany. Aqueduct construction began around 80 A.D. It was used for hundreds of years until it fell into disrepair. Today, you can follow an official route from the start to…Read more
Killers of the Flower Moon Locations The Osage Reservation Osage County is also the same as the Osage Nation and it’s coincidental with the same geographic area. There are several Osage Nation Heritage Markers along the main road through the county and you can learn about the history of the Osage on these roadside stops….Read more