Venice of the North: Our Days in Stockholm
Stockholm, the capitol of Sweden is an unusually beautiful city. The largest metropolis of the Nordic cities, sometimes referred to … Continue reading Venice of the North: Our Days in Stockholm
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In the Wake of Our Ancestors: A Swedish Journey
When David’s grandfather Oskar Friedolf Wilheim Persson (changed to Pearson at Ellis Island) stayed with us for a couple of … Continue reading In the Wake of Our Ancestors: A Swedish Journey
A Symphony of Family: Reconnecting in Helsingborg
When you think what is the thing in your life that is your Northstar, ours would be family. This trip, … Continue reading A Symphony of Family: Reconnecting in Helsingborg
Copenhagen’s Hidden Gems: Cold Plunges, Warm Hearts, and Twinkling Lights
What better way to christen the start of a trip than with a champagne toast at the airport! As a … Continue reading Copenhagen’s Hidden Gems: Cold Plunges, Warm Hearts, and Twinkling Lights
Amsterdam: A City of Tolerance, Resistance, and Remembrance
Amsterdam’s ethos as a tolerant society as accepting of others and of taboos such as prostitution (legal and thriving in … Continue reading Amsterdam: A City of Tolerance, Resistance, and Remembrance
Amsterdam: Art, Music, and Magic
Amsterdam has a fabulous assortment of cultural opportunities. While we are here we plan to sample a few! The Rijksmuseum … Continue reading Amsterdam: Art, Music, and Magic
Amsterdam: Bicycles Rule, Pedestrians Pray, and Canal Boats Glide
We left the city of light and traveled to Amsterdam, a city of canals and bridges. When you think Amsterdam … Continue reading Amsterdam: Bicycles Rule, Pedestrians Pray, and Canal Boats Glide
A Postcard from Rouen
We bid Paris goodbye with a postcard from Rouen. Nestled in the Normandy region, Rouen had its share of stories … Continue reading A Postcard from Rouen
“ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel
Paris could fill all your days, but if you do venture out, particularly in the winter, what better temptress than … Continue reading “ I only drink Champagne on two occasions, when I am in love and when I am not.” – Coco Chanel
Paris: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and …Haute Couture!
Well if Notre-Dame is iconic Paris, the literature, art, and music are not too far behind. We cannot come to … Continue reading Paris: A Celebration of Art, Literature, Music, and …Haute Couture!
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