In any city I visit, I always try to find a few hidden treasures that might not be on the “Top Ten” list for tourists but are nevertheless worth experiencing. Without further ado, here’s my “Secret Salzburg” list for those who want to get a bit off the beaten path and experience something different.
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Following Sisi to Bad Ischl
We boarded our private coach Saturday morning for the one-hour trip to the charming spa town of Bad Ischl, which is where Emperor Franz Joseph I expanded his hunting lodge to become a comfortable retreat for Empress Elisabeth and their young family. He extended the wings to form an “E” shape in tribute to hisContinue reading “Following Sisi to Bad Ischl”
Ah, Salzburg!
I decided to kick off the tour in Salzburg, because it is a comfortable, walking-friendly city that moves at a slower pace than Vienna. It would give us all a chance to recover from the worst of the jet lag and see some things without feeling rushed.
Our hearts are with you, Paris…
I am sure you have all seen the terrible news from France today. When my husband told me Notre Dame was on fire this morning, I couldn’t process what he was saying. He had to show me the live stream from CBS, and I just sat down, too stunned to talk. What a terrible loss for the entire world–850 years of history in flames.
A brand new tour for 2019!
If you’re on my Early Bird list or on Cathy Hay’s eList, then you’ve already gotten the news and may have already booked a slot (whee!), but if you’re just tuning in, I’ve got a brand spanking new tour lined up for September 2019, and I am super excited about it!
We’ll be taking a breather this year and next…
I promise to share our wonderful week together as soon as I’ve uploaded photos and welcomed a new little one into the world. We did have a marvelous group (I truly believe we have the best tour group members!), and we thoroughly enjoyed our time exploring Cheshire, Yorkshire, Nottingham, Haworth, Warwick, and Bath.
New Stops on the 2016 Tour!
Due to one of our museum collections going “offline” for a season of restoration and another temporary closure, we have swapped this year’s itinerary around a little bit and added three new destinations! First, we will travel to Macclesfield in Cheshire to see the Silk Museum, which includes a working mill from the Victorian Era.Continue reading “New Stops on the 2016 Tour!”
2016 Tour — filled from priority list..!
We opened the new tour for bookings to our priority list in November and quickly filled all 18 slots. However, if you are interested in jumping on board in case of drop-outs, please feel free to contact me.
Day Six: Last Morning in Bath
I awoke Sunday early, in spite of my determination to sleep in after the ball. Somehow the body clock was convinced I must get up. Oh, well. I packed up and went down to breakfast, then took a last stroll around the Abbey yard and surrounding streets. I do love Bath. It never grows old, and I always look forward to returning!
Days Four & Five: “I am for Bath!”
We headed out of London Friday morning, and I honestly don’t know how Keith does it. The twists and turns and traffic getting out of London made my head swim, and I doubt I could ever drive it! Glad to have a capable chauffeur at the wheel.
