Tag Archives: Gardens

Japan 2026 – Onward to Kanazawa

Posted on November 11, 2026 by herktrav

Our bus ride from the Awara Onsen to Kanazawa took us along the coastline of the Sea of Japan. The sea looked angry with large waves breaking along the shore. The ride was actually pleasant as we passed along a … Continue reading →

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Portugal 2024 – Sintra finale

Posted on October 3, 2024 by herktrav

For our last full day in Sintra, we’re back to touring. Today we visited the Pena Palace on a guided tour. We used the company “Get Your Guide” once again and we were happy with our choice. Unfortunately, we have … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Day trip to Rapperswil and Schaffhausen

Posted on June 17, 2019 by herktrav

With the weather defying the odds, we decided to go exploring again today. Our journey this morning was to Rapperswil at the far end of Lake Zurich. We had originally planned to take a boat ride to get there, but … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Tour of the Amalfi Coast

Posted on June 3, 2016 by herktrav

Day 16 – Sorrento, Italy It was a dark and stormy night, really! A rain storm moved into the area last evening, hitting strongest around 2:30 am. Heavy rain, a little thunder and lots of wind woke us up and … Continue reading →

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