Category: Tourism
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Aiud, Romania; Bruchsal, Germany – The pride of the locals
When we moved to Germany eight years ago, my German landlord said we must visit the nearby Bruchsal Palace. It was one of his favorites. During our three and half years in Germany, we never made it to his favorite palace. We visited many other palaces and castles across the continent, but never his highly…
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Five Highlights of Lisbon – a child’s perspective
It was easy to get the girls, ages five and three, excited for a five-day trip to Portugal to visit friends and be with daddy on a work trip. “Hey kids, we’re going to visit Portugal!” Blank stares. “We’re going to eat lots of pastries and go to playgrounds!” Much cheering and excitement. Then it…
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Norfolk, not the one in England (Part II)
Spring – the time of year I’m reminded what a pleasure it is to live in a climate with four seasons. I don’t always live in a four-seasons climate. Deserts, sub-tropical and tropical climates have their beauty, but not the kind I see out my front door every spring (pictured at left). The crepe myrtle…
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Norfolk, not the one in England (Part I)
Early on in the history of willtravelwithkids, I checked the WordPress subject database for current blogs on Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk, England kept popping up, with nary a notable mention of the newer city of Norfolk across the Atlantic. Norfolk, England looks lovely, but that’s not where I live. I live, for at least a few more…
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Charleston, South Carolina (Part II): Photographic Highlights
Fort Sumter. Familiar to all students of American history, the fort is located in opening to the channel across from Charleston. The first shots of the American Civil War were fired by Confederate forces firing on the fortress in April 1861. But this is not Fort Sumter. Ubiquitous signs in Charleston direct visitors to the…
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9/11 Memorial and Museum in NYC – a hot tourist spot for foreigners
“. . . And please be respectful. There are always families here.” The security guard, a former Marine, was absolutely serious as we exited the screening room. We watched the 9/11 Memorial and Museum introduction video in a hall filled with non-English speakers. Maybe they were new Americans. Maybe not. My guess is mostly they…
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Part IV: Cochem Castle, Cochem, Germany
Cochem Castle is a neo-gothic castle located along Germany’s Moselle River. It is superbly preserved and worth the winding detour off the autobahn. The joy of such an architectural highlight is in the details. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me…
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Part III: The Biltmore, Asheville, North Carolina, USA
The Biltmore, Asheville, North Carolina, USA Read more about the stately Biltmore mansion here. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me at willtravelwithkids @ gmail.com along with a brief explanation of the location. Please only submit personal photos of which…
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Part II: Al-Baleed, Salalah, Oman
Boat at Al-Baleed World Heritage site, Salalah, Oman. Read the blog post from the trip to Oman here. ****************************************************************** Do you have a photo you would like to share as part of the Eye-Catching Architectural Detail series? Email it to me at willtravelwithkids @ gmail.com along with a brief explanation of the location. Please only submit…
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Eye-catching architectural detail, Part I: The Winterthur, Delaware
The last few inches of an elegant stairway bannister. A manhole, covering a storm drain, plastered with floral filigree. The ruffled ridge of a five foot clay pot. These architectural details catch my eye and I can’t help myself. I have to capture it on camera. Some artisan, skilled in his trade, has left his mark. Over the next…
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