Good food, beautiful people, phenomenal sights…what is not to like about Italy, one of Europe’s finest destinations? We have visited Italy numerous times over the years (Venice, Cinque Terre, Rome, Amalfi Coast, Tuscany, Florence, Sardinia, Sicily, Naples), but alas, that was the 35mm era. Here are a few of the photos taken since we converted…Continue reading Italy
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Estonia
Tallinn is a medieval capital city that captivates the first time visitor. In fact, we were so enchanted that we scoped out several apartments in the city when Becky was ‘forced’ to spend a month there for work! Estonia is a wonderful country, full of surprises and breathtaking scenery. Unforgettable images include sitting in the…Continue reading Estonia
Finland
Our brief jaunts into the Finnish capital of Helsinki don’t do Finland justice. This is a nature lover’s paradise, and even in the suburbs of Helsinki, we marveled at how the Finns are able to incorporate a healthy combination of country ‘n city. Statistics reveal every Finnish family enjoys a steam in their very own…Continue reading Finland
Greece – Meteora & Thessaloniki
After we saw a Germanwings flight linking Stuttgart to Thessaloniki, we decided it was time to visit mainland Greece. The reason? We were keen on checking out Meteora, which had fascinated us for years. What better excuse than a long Memorial day weekend? The weather in late May was fabulous and Meteora lived up to…Continue reading Greece – Meteora & Thessaloniki
Latvia
Out of all the Baltic nations, Latvia gets the bum deal. Sandwiched between Estonia and Lithuania, Latvia does not have “big brother” to look out for it. Unlike Estonia (who shares close ties to Finland & Russia) and Lithuania (who benefits from close proximity to Poland and Germany), Latvia is left to thrive on its…Continue reading Latvia