Passau Cathedral Germany

Located in Passau, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, is a baroque church dating back to 1688 and dedicated to Saint Stephen, Christianity’s first martyr. The first church was built in 730 AD on the site of the current cathedral. The current cathedral is an impressive baroque structure dominating the center of Passau 328 ft. in length andContinue reading “Passau Cathedral Germany”

A Flash Mob In Vienna

A Short Story A Surprise on a Wednesday Afternoon On a trip across Europe we spent some time in Austria. While walking thru Vienna’s center of town near St. Stevens Cathedral we became aware groups of young people, dressed in black coming into the square from a number of directions. It seemed odd and appearedContinue reading “A Flash Mob In Vienna”

The Cruise Port Of Lerwick, The Shetland’s

Where Time Seems To Stands Still Located in the North Sea one hundred fifty miles north of Scotland is the Shetland Islands where modern opportunities and history meet. Most buildings in Lerwick, the major town in the archipelago, are made of local stone and have the appearance of being from a different era. Narrow alleysContinue reading “The Cruise Port Of Lerwick, The Shetland’s”

Budapest Goulash, New York Cafe and Kürtőskalács

Eating In Budapest – An Update A few years ago when planning a trip to Budapest we went on the internet looking for food specialties and where to find them. Hungarian goulash was high on the list of course but once there I decided I prefer the lighter soup version of goulash. We also discoveredContinue reading “Budapest Goulash, New York Cafe and Kürtőskalács”

The Historic Port of Call Dubrovnik, Croatia

Immerse Yourself In The World Of Game Of Thrones The location of a number of Game Of Thrones episodes, this ancient city invites strolling through and exploring. One of the most popular ports on The Adriatic. The Old City of Dubrovnik is where much of Game of Thrones was filmed and the town has usedContinue reading “The Historic Port of Call Dubrovnik, Croatia”