The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
Jacksonville is one of my favorite towns in Southern Oregon. Despite being just a tiny place, Jacksonville has a strange and captivating history. The town came into existence in the first half of the 19th century and it still preserves that old fashioned atmosphere. A Brief History of Jacksonville The gold frenzy was arguably one of …
Jacksonville – the Most Beautiful Gold Rush Town in OregonRead More
“So, what else is there to do on the Jungfraujoch – the ‘Top of Europe’ as it is also called?” we ask the hotel receptionist on our way out to the train station. “Are there any trails we could hike on the mountain of the everlasting snow?” “There is a 45-minute walk to Monchsjoch Hut, a rest station where you can …
Jungfraujoch, the Mountain that Took My Breath Away … Literally!Read More
This month I had the pleasure of interviewing someone whom I have always admired for her refreshing approach to luxury: Jo Karnaghan, from Frugal First Class Travel. 1. Tell us a little about yourself: Who are you? Where are you from? I was born in Melbourne, Australia, but have lived in Sydney for just on …
Interview with Jo Karnaghan from “Frugal First Class Travel”Read More
The highlight of our visit to Zermatt was a train trip up to the top of the Gornergrat. The Gornergrat is a rocky ridge that sits at an altitude of 3,089 m in the Pennine Alps, Switzerland. The rim can be reached from Zermatt by the Gornergrat railway, the highest open-air railway in Europe.
Riding the Famous Cogwheel Train From Zermatt to GornergratRead More
When I checked into Avon Old Farms Hotel in the suburbs of Hartford, Connecticut I expected comfort, but not luxury. Judging by the price, this could not have been but a nice, clean place like most other ones in the area. But I was in for a big surprise. Located in the picturesque Farmington River Valley, this 160-room …
Avon Old Farms Hotel, an Unexpected Twist of Elegance / Luxury TravelRead More
Riding the cogwheel train to Jungfraujoch, the 3,466 m peak in the Bernese Alps of Switzerland, is one of the most sought after experiences. To reach the peak you not only get to enjoy the magnificent Jungfrau region near Interlaken, but also experience the Jungfraubahn, Europe’s highest-altitude railway. The train climbs up the mountain at this amazing elevation on a …
Riding the Cogwheel Train to Jungfraujoch – the Complete GuideRead More
Tall mountain peaks have always incited the desire to be climbed. But some peaks are better left untouched. Or at least that’s what the residents of Zermatt thought about conquering the Matterhorn, back in the 1850s. For many years, people believed this mountain was unclimbable. The huge pyramidal peak that strides between Switzerland and Italy inspired only fear …
Conquering the Matterhorn: the Bitter-Sweet Taste of GloryRead More
My guest for this month’s Travel Blogger Interviews series is no other than “The Guy,” the mysterious mastermind behind Flights and Frustration. We all like to put a face on name or a name on the face, but this “guy” won’t let us do either. He wants to remain an anonymous and faceless blogger. Intrigued? Let’s …
Interview with The Guy Who Flies, from Flights and FrustrationRead More
The charming resort of Interlaken won me over from the start. It lies in what is perhaps the most sublime alpine scenery in the world. But little did I expect that I’d remember Interlaken for one the best hotel experiences I ever had. My husband and I were privileged to be the guests of Lindner Grand Beau Rivage Hotel for two nights this spring.
Class and Elegance at Lindner Beau Rivage Hotel in InterlakenRead More
