europe
Whether embarking on a Eurotrip or a weekend jaunt to a foreign city, European travel requires some smart planning; you may know all the must-see landmarks, but we provide the hidden gems.
Pole To Pole To Scaleber Force
Introduction every year I come to Settle and one of the walks I like to do is to Scaleber Force (also known as Scaleber Foss and Scalener Falls) which is a local waterfall. I always worry that I won't be able to do it, although every year I do, and this year has been no different.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred about a year ago in Wander
Swansea By the River Tawe
Wales is a European country located in southwest Great Britain. It is known for its rugged coastline, Welsh language, and Celtic culture. Swansea is a city that sits on the south coast of Wales. It is a coastal city and the second-largest in the country.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Exploring the Netherlands
The Netherlands is a country known for its windmills, canals, and tulips. Keukenhof is the place to visit to see an abundance of tulips in the spring. It is known as the “Garden of Europe” and is located on the outskirts of the town of Lisse. This is the largest public garden in the world with over 700 varieties of tulips in April and May. Massive commercial hot houses keep the displays going most of the year. There are endless rows of tulips as well as hyacinths, crocuses, and daffodils.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
POLAND
This past week, I had the opportunity to travel to Poland for work. As a result, my opportunity to see the sights was limited to the evenings. However, I was impressed by what I saw and what I ate while there. My job had me travel to three different locations: Warsaw, Poznan, and Szczecin. Below, I will briefly describe each area and what some of the key landmarks were. First, let me provide a quick historical overview of the significance of Poland today.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
THE BALTIC SEA REGION
In August, I took the opportunity to drive up to the Baltic Sea region and cross the Danish Straits, one of the world's strategic maritime chokepoints. Despite being in Germany from 2004 to 2007 and recently since 2022, this trip was my first time heading north toward Denmark. As a fan of the historical dramas Vikings and Vikings: Valhalla, I looked forward to the area that inspired those shows. On a long weekend, I plotted my trip north that would include Hamburg, Germany; Copenhagen, Denmark; and Malmö, Sweden.
By Chad Pillaiabout a year ago in Wander
Geneva on Lake Geneva
The beautiful city of Geneva is located at the southern tip of Lake Geneva. It sits in a majestic setting surrounded by the Alps and Jura Mountains. From the city, there are dramatic views of Mont Blanc. You’ll find the headquarters of Europe’s United Nations and the Red Cross here.
By Rasma Raistersabout a year ago in Wander
Open Sesame - Fannies Emporium - A Morpeth Treasure Trove
Introduction The last time I was in Morpeth I walked past an antiques place in an imposingly impressive building and liked the sign that said "Dogs are Welcome, and humans if they are well behaved" or something akin to that.
By Mike Singleton đź’ś Mikeydred about a year ago in Wander
