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paris 01 | france
We arrived to rain on our windows and I loved every minute of it. Seeing Paris under a grey sky was so charming. The next four days were some of the most wonderful days of my life. We wandered around for hours. We strolled along the Seine and Champs Élysées. We saw churches and arches, famous paintings and sculptures. We ate crepes and croissants and I drank some of the best chocolat chaud of my life. We took the elevator to the top of the Eiffel Tower and got lost in Montmartre. We went to the Sacré Cœur, lounged in gardens and started to memorize the metro lines. The Louvre was as beautiful as I remembered. The fact that I was able to share all of this with Marc and his sweet family only made it that much better.
photo credit kate zitzer
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I was fascinated with Berlin the minute we stepped off the train. Something about the energy and the history, the gorgeous architecture, the street art covering the walls and the people filling the streets resonated within me. It was better than I had hoped – bustling and vibrant with a raw edge and dark past. Out of all the cities we visited on our trip, Berlin was my favorite. I was pleasantly surprised with how good the food was too and the shopping, I was in awe. So many beautiful things, big and small – I could have brought home an entire extra suitcase full of treasures! Other things we came across include but are not limited to – the Reichstag and the Brandenburg Gate, the Berlin Wall and Checkpoint Charlie, countless grafittied walls, an outdoor art gallery and the prettiest old cathedral. The history of this country actually overwhelmed at times. I left feeling like I learned more than I ever did in any history class.
photo credit kate zitzer
munich | germany
Never thought I’d go to Germany but I’m so glad we did – rich history, incredible architecture, German beer, walking everywhere. Munich was a simple wonderful city, clean and easy to get around and the people were unbelievably friendly, smiles around every corner. We so enjoyed our time there – exploring different neighborhoods, filling up on German beer and giant pretzels, discovering a little Italian cafe down a narrow alleyway in the city center and taking in the breathtaking view, after climbing 306 steps, at the top of St. Peter’s Church.
A few additions from my trusty travel companion for Munich – wheat beer, the Chinese Tower in the English Garden and the urban surfers on the Eisbach wave near the Haus der Kunst.
photo credit kate zitzer
snapshots from europe
We got back from Paris early Sunday afternoon and yesterday I went back to work. It’s so strange returning home from a trip. Everything goes back to normal so quickly. I’m starting to go through photos now – uploading and organizing them and trying to process all that we saw and we did. Here are a few favorites via Instagram –
We had the best time, and I have so much more to share about our European adventure, but right now it’s feeling pretty good to be home, snuggle with my pup and relax in my own bed. I love to travel but I love coming home too.
weekly wander 01
photo credit we are the rhoads
Slowly but surely it’s beginning to feel like spring around here. There’s something in the air and I’m ready to explore and go on an adventure. I just keep thinking about packing my bags and taking a long road trip somewhere – great food, beautiful scenery, quirky boutiques, anywhere is good and everything is new. Here are a few things inspiring my wanderlust this week –
Traveler’s guide with an insider’s feel – Wildsam is a series of small books filled to the brim with information including interviews, hand-drawn maps, reflections and essays. Travel aficionados and natives will both love these little books which are equal parts travel guide and tribute. Wildsam has already released guides for Nashville, Austin and San Francisco and have plans to release four new field guides this year – Detroit and Brooklyn in the spring and another two in the fall.
Charming corner store – Amber Clohesy and her husband Ben run the neighborhood shop The Woodsfolk Family Store in Melbourne, Australia specializing in home goods and sweet gifts. The store stocks a wide range of products including locally handmade items such as dream catchers, cushions and tea towels, dozens of items from the US like greeting cards, leather goods, bags and camp stools and their entire line of products from their wholesale business Down to the Woods. I have a feeling I could spend hours in a shop like this.
Take me away – I love these photos taken by photographer Jennifer Chong from her recent trip to Argentina. Just looking at them makes me want to jet off to an exotic location. Iguazu Falls is high on my list of adventures the next time I find myself in South America. See more of Jennifer’s travels here.
