Cafe Paris, Reykjavik
I've said this on just about every Reykjavik post--the dairy in Iceland is spectacular. For this, I couldn't get enough coffee drinks and drank my weight in cappuccinos and lattes. Cafe Paris is across the street from the first hotel I stayed at, Hotel Borg. . ...
Zurich Christmas Markets
Zurich Christmas markets are fairly low key. At least by comparison to most of the markets I visited in Germany. For this reason, I found them cozy and intimate and local-feeling. The indoor market at the Bahnhof (main train station) would be the exception, that one...
Clouds: Zurich’s Restaurant in the Sky
Clouds is a restaurant, bar, and bistro located in Zurich’s tallest building, the Prime Tower. It offers spectacular 360-degree panoramic views of the city so you can enjoy food and cocktails while taking in the best views in town. Prime Tower is a...
Glo: Healthy Food in Reykjavik
Glo is located right off Laugavegur, the main shopping street in Reykjavik. It's near the major hotels and the famous church, Hallgrímskirkja, and not at all hard to find. It's easy to get to on foot and a must for anyone looking for healthy and yummy (mostly...
CenterHotel Thingholt, Reykjavik
CenterHotel Thingholt was my favorite hotel of the four I tried in Reykjavik. Interesting decor, a touch of strange, and a great comfort level made it a place I'd want to return. From the moment I entered the hotel, with the textured black lava walls approaching the...
Christmastime in Zurich is Magical: Where to go, What to See
When I think of European Christmas markets and holiday atmosphere, Zurich is not the first place that pops into my mind. But guess what? Christmastime in Zurich is magical. By day, walking through the city, you see holiday expression done elegantly. A...
Hotel Borg, Reykjavik
My first stop in Reykjavik was Hotel Borg. An art deco hotel with a friendly staff and excellent location made it a good introduction to the city. I took the Gray Line from Keflavík airport and got dropped off right in front of the hotel. The Room The room was...
SuperJeep Tour: South Iceland
If you only have a couple of days in Iceland (as many people do, due to Icelandair's famous stopovers), there is one thing you have to do--go on a SuperJeep Tour. Hands down one of the best things I've ever done. My first tour with was the South Iceland...
Avalon Rhine River Cruise
An Avalon Rhine River Cruise is a great way to see several destinations in one trip. You go from place to place in the comfort of your floating hotel without ever having to re-pack or schlep baggage. Your room goes where you go. This was my first experience river...
Rudesheim Christmas Market
Located in the Rhine River Valley, Rüdesheim, aka Rüdesheim am Rheine, is classic Germany famous for medieval castles, terraced vineyards, timbered architecture, gothic churches, and of course, the Rudesheim Christmas Market. It's a beautiful part of the country and...
