Four views of The Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland
From Montreux it was an easy train ride to Zermatt, which we visited just to see the Matterhorn. It was worth it. From Zermatt, which is pretty much a ski … Read more
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Shopping Galeries Lafayette in Paris
You could make a list of top lists of best places to shop in Paris. There are hundreds of boutiques and neighborhoods that might merit ‘Best Of’ lists. And there … Read more
The Bernina Express Train, Switzerland
The Bernina Express Train, from Chur, Switzerland to Tirano, Italy, is the only train route to receive Unesco World Heritage designation. The Albula line in the north western part of the property is 67 km long. It features an impressive set of structures including 42 tunnels and covered galleries and 144 viaducts and bridges. The 61 km Bernina pass line features 13 tunnels and galleries and 52 viaducts and bridges.
Forget it Jake, It’s France
The French have a different way of doing business. Try not to get frustrated. First, stop thinking like an American.
Mont Saint Michel in the Distance, France
There’s so much construction going on at Mont Saint Michel monastery off the coast of Normandy that the better photos of the exterior are probably shot from a distance. Like … Read more
Edith Piaf’s Grave, Pere Lachaise Cemetery, Paris
We visited the Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris on November 11, which is still known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day in Europe. It’s a day in which not only … Read more
Train Station, Antwerp, Belgium
The beautiful ironwork of the Antwerp, Belgium train station. Sometimes a photo is enough.