Category Archives: Europe

Missy’s trip to Venice Italy

Venice, the iconic city of canals, draws visitors from around the world for its breathtaking beauty, unique charm, and timeless allure. This magical destination, known for its intricate waterways and historic architecture, feels almost too perfect to be real. Despite its fragility and the overwhelming number of tourists, Venice remains a vibrant, living city with […]

Missy’s Rome Experience

The Vatican has generally been the residence of the Pope since 1337. The Pope’s residence is also known as the Apostolic Palace and it is located North-East of the St. Peter’s basilica

Rome is the capital city of Italy, as well as the capital of the Province of Rome and the Lazio region. With a population of approximately 2.7 million residents living within its 1,285.3 km² area, Rome is Italy’s largest and most populous commune and the fourth-most populous city in the European Union by population within […]

Missy’s European River cruise in the south of France

Tournon France on Uniworld river cruise

Embark on a sensory journey through southern France, where Côtes du Rhône wine, Crêpes Suzette, and breathtaking landscapes await. Follow in the footsteps of artistic legends like Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin as you cruise the stunning Rhône and Saône rivers, uncovering hidden treasures from the majestic Palace of the Popes to a historic Roman […]

Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel, Copenhagen

A beautiful view into downtown Copenhagen from room 1930 at Radisson Blu Scandinavia

Our 3 night stay in Copenhagen would be at the 4-star Radisson Blue Scandinavia. The hotel was about a 15 minute ride from the airport and a short 10-15 minute walk into the city. This is a 100% non-smoking facility but they do offer a little smoking room outside for guests to use. The hotel […]

Uniworld River Cruise

In October 2012, I was lucky enough to experience a Uniworld River Cruise.  Our cruise on the Danube River departed from Nuremberg Germany and cruised for seven days to the city of Vienna in Austria.  It was a fantastic journey and I enjoyed each and every city along the way. As this was my first […]