Roubaix, Arras and Lille

The road from Roubaix led us to Lille and Arras and the stunningly beautiful WWI Vimy Ridge Memorial.

ABC’s of Normandie, France

Touring Normandie France in alphabetical order was unplanned, we began with Arromanches, Bayeux & Caen.

Dublin, Ireland’s actual name in Gaelic is Baile Atha Cliath, Éire pronounced Bal-ya-Awha-Clee-ah, Ay-ra.

In 3 days we whirled through churches, libraries, castles, gardens, distilleries, museums + pubs – oh my.

There are more than forty palaces and chateaus in Prague, reflecting it’s wealthy and influential past.

Sculptures, statues, monuments and memorials are seemingly tucked into every corner of Kraków.

Listen carefully in Kraków’s main square for the hourly bugle call that mysteriously stops mid-tune.

Wishing someone a Happy Birthday in Polish is a wonderful mouthful. Can you say “Wszystkiego Najlepszego”?

Wrocław (pronounced Vrohst-wahf) is a relaxed city filled with character, history and astonishing architecture.

Szentendre is a picturesque town that lounges on the Danube Bend and is an easy day trip from Budapest.