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Skiing the Vallee Blanche: From the Summit of the Aiguille du Midi to the Mer de Glace

by TimEurope, France March 28, 2022May 11, 2022No Comments

If you’re looking for something a little different on the ski slopes this winter, touring the Aiguille du Midi and skiing down the Vallee Blanche should be on your bucket list. Within minutes, you’ll become close friends with your tour guides as they help you strap on safety webbing around your waist. Soon after you’ll …

Mer de Glace: Visit A Cave in the Sea of Ice Before It’s Gone Forever

by GinaEurope, France March 22, 2022May 10, 2022No Comments

A visit to the Mer de Glace in Chamonix was one of the very coolest things we did during our time there. And I don’t just mean the temperature! Between the cogwheel train, cable car, amazing views and the ability to walk inside a glacier, this is one stop you should not miss. Here’s everything …

Experience Nobility and Postage Stamps in the Alps: Lunch in Liechtenstein

by GinaEurope, Liechtenstein March 9, 2022May 10, 2022No Comments

If you’re traveling from Switzerland to Austria, consider making an extra stop for lunch in Liechtenstein. Even if you have only an hour or two, you’ll have plenty of time to add one more country to your list and spend time in the beautiful Alps. Here’s everything you need to know about visiting Liechtenstein. In …

Zermatt: A Skiers Paradise Accessible Only by Train

by TimEurope, Switzerland February 21, 2022June 2, 2022No Comments

If you are considering going to Switzerland to ski Zermatt, you’re right on track. Known best as the location for the Matterhorn, Zermatt is a quiet town where nature is calling your name and the skiing is pristine. The electrified town of Zermatt is a beautiful place that you only can get to by train. …

International Travel in an Almost Post COVID World

by GinaEurope, Travel Tips December 7, 2021December 13, 2021No Comments

Post COVID travel is definitely different, but is it worth it? What do you need to know and how can you plan appropriately for your next voyage abroad? Here are a few things we recommend before you take off for your next international trip. Last summer as the world was starting to reopen and everyone …

1940 Years in the Making: Exploring Rome’s Colosseum

by GinaEurope, Italy December 2, 2021December 13, 2021No Comments

Rome’s Colosseum was built in the year 80 A.D. by Emperor Flavian and it remains standing and welcoming visitors today. Earlier this year, the underground area was opened up to visitors and offers a special look at the area where the gladiators prepared for battle. Our trip was many years in the making, but here’s …

24 hours in Munich: Family Friendly Biergartens and Celebrating its 860th year

by TimEurope, Germany June 15, 2021June 15, 2021No Comments

Munich is the capital of Bavaria. There is so much to see and do, but if you only have 24 hours in Munich you can still make the most of it. We arrived late afternoon. Since we were only staying one night, we chose to stay in a Novotel hotel that was within walking distance …

James Bond for a Day: Soelden’s 007 Elements Museum

by TimAustria, Europe June 11, 2021June 11, 2021No Comments

Have you ever dreamed of being James Bond for a day? I have! As a lifelong fan of 007, sometimes I think the places I travel to provide similar experiences. If you use your imagination and don’t let the wife and kids distract you there may not be a better place to pretend to be …

Fairytales and Opulence: Visit Bavaria’s Neuschwanstein Castle

by TimEurope, Germany June 10, 2021June 14, 2021No Comments

The Neuschwanstein Castle is beautiful and is a landmark not to be missed if you visiting the Bavarian region of Germany. It was the inspiration behind Cinderella’s Castle and its easy to see why. The Castle is perched high up in a wooded section of the alps, overlooking an amazing view of the valley below. …

3 Days in Paris on the Cheap: When you Need a Trip without Kids, but Still Need to be Budget Conscious

by TimEurope, France June 9, 2021June 10, 2021No Comments

Paris and affordable are not two words that you would typically put in the same sentence. And while splurging in Paris can certainly be fun, we wanted to see how much we could achieve in 3 days on the cheap. Normally, we save money by not eating out that much on vacation, but when you’re in …