The Opinionated Travelogue of a Photo Maniac
This week I am starting a new series of interviews with Rosemary Kneipp, the writer and photographer at Aussie in France. Rosemary was the one who encouraged and inspired me to write. After reading the first few posts from Aussie in France, I felt a great desire to start my own blog. Rosemary is an Australian-born …
Interview with Rosemary Kneipp, from “Aussie in France”Read More
When visiting Romania you may easily feel at home and forget that you are in a foreign country. But the welcoming and friendly spirit of the Romanian people will not help you over-bridge the cultural differences and understand the Romanian culture. So in order to avoid a culture shock, there are a few things that you should know …
What You Should Know About Romanians Before You Travel to RomaniaRead More
Standing on an island in the middle of the Indre River, about 15 miles (24 km) southwest of Tours, lies one of the finest châteaux of the Loire Valley: the Château Azay-le-Rideau.
Château d’Azay-le-Rideau – a Hidden Gem in the Loire ValleyRead More
Chateau de la Napoule is not your typical French castle. In fact, the old medieval fortress in Mandelieu, France, shares neither the sophistication nor the glory of its famous sisters in the Loire Valley. A Brief History of Château de la Napoule Chateau de la Napoule was erected as a military fort in the 14th …
Château de la Napoule – the Destiny of an Enchanted CastleRead More
There are many reasons to visit Romania. Unfortunately though, very few people know about this beautiful country at the crossroads of Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe. For most westerners, Romania is this former Eastern Bloc country of Nadia Comaneci – the famous Romanian gymnast who scored the first perfect 10 in the Olympics. But there is so much …
Located in the in southwestern Transylvania, the Citadel of Alba Iulia is one of Romania’s most recognizable places, a landmark whose history goes back 2000 years. Also known as Alba Carolina, the Citadel was one of most representative fortresses in Romania and also in Eastern Europe.
Alba Iulia Citadel – the Most Beautiful Vauban Fortress RomaniaRead More
Banff is one of the world’s most amazing destinations that you should visit at least once in your lifetime. Located just a short 80 minute drive from Calgary, this beautiful national park is the perfect place to escape the city buzz. Although it’s considered Canada’s premier ski destination, there are way more things to do …
8 Fun and Inexpensive Things to Do in Banff in SummerRead More
There are many reasons why people like to visit Romania, like the stunning scenery, old medieval towns, or legendary castles and fortresses. But not many visitors are aware of the authentic old villages in the region of Transylvania which remained unchanged in structure for hundreds of years. There are seven villages with fortified churches in …
Biertan Fortified Church – the Anatomy of a Church-FortressRead More
You cannot visit the town of Amboise and its impressive château without also visiting nearby Chateau du Clos Luce. Château du Clos Lucé has nothing of the extravagance of the Loire Valley castles. In fact, it is not even a castle in the real sense of the word. On the other hand, it can brag about something …
Château du Clos Lucé – in the Footsteps of Leonardo da VinciRead More
