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Madrid – Spain
While Madrid possesses a modern infrastructure, it has preserved the look and feel of many of its historic neighborhoods and streets. This reason is perhaps why we so love to visit this magnificent...
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Tower of Belem : Lisbon – Portugal
Belém Tower or the Tower of St Vincent is a fortified tower located in the civil parish of Santa Maria de Belém in the municipality of Lisbon, Portugal. The Tower was originally built on a small...
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Marsala – Sicily
Marsala (Lilybaeum in Latin) is an Italian town located in the Province of Trapani in the westernmost part of Sicily. Marsala is the most populous town in Trapani, and the fifth-highest in Sicily....
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Lisboa – Lisbon – Portugal
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world, and the oldest city in Western Europe, predating other modern European capitals such as London, Paris and Rome by hundreds of years. Julius Caesar made...
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Geneva – Switzerland
The train leaves our beautiful Berne (click HERE to see that trip) behind and we begin the last leg of our journey across Switzerland… Our final stop in this beautiful country will be Geneva ………...
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The Yellow Brick Road
Though it has been said time and time again, it must be said again: “Oh you are the best friends anybody ever had, and its funny, but I feel if as if I’d known you all the time, but I couldn’t have,...
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Niagara Falls – Ontario – Canada
We began our Two Week Trek by Train across Canada in Niagara Falls It was May; however, the Falls were still partially frozen…….Check Out Those Large Ice Chunks This was the View from our Hotel Room....
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CLAFOUTI : Toronto – Canada
It began by a chance meeting in the virtual world of Blogging….and so the journey continues… We booked passage on Uncommon Journeys Canadian Panorama cross country Train Excursion……..two weeks…yikers I...
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St. Lawrence Market – Toronto – Canada
After our marvelous morning at Clafouti’s Patisserie it was time to explore more of Toronto We are just in day two of our two week journey across Canada with Uncommon Journeys train exploration known...
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Uncommon Journeys – Canadian Panorama – Across Canada by Train
It began as dusk approached and gathered us into her arms….we walked to Union Station in Toronto to begin our train trek across Canada. Excitement abounded……..we were all a dither with expectations...
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Camp Lucy – Supper Club
We have the great pleasure of knowing Whit & Kimberly Hanks and have so been looking forward to attending the Supper Club at their most marvelous and enchanting ranch, Camp Lucy… Camp Lucy, home...
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Adirondacks – Leaf Peeping : Saratoga – North Creek Train Trip
We decided to venture off to New England to do some serious Leaf Peeping… Included in that trip was a stay in the Adirondacks and a Train Ride on the Saratoga – North Creek Railway This train is also...
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Downton Abbey Christmas Supper Club – Camp Lucy
Oh Glorious Day………it is time for the Downton Abbey Supper Club at Camp Lucy! Preparations had been ongoing for weeks for this most anticipated event… Remember Camp Lucy from the last Supper Club –...
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Sawyer & Co. – Austin, Texas
Well the Tin Man and his entourage were on the search for a new Foodie Venue to indulge in culinary delights.. We had heard of a new restaurant in Austin, Texas, that was getting rave reviews and much...
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Napa – California
Our Journey into Napa was looking to be a great Wine and Food Delight! We ventured into downtown Napa and found the architecture to be quite charming…. Gold and silver may have been behind the hordes...
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The Napa Valley Wine Train
The Napa Valley Wine Train’s track is part of the what was originally the Napa Valley Railroad founded by early California pioneer Samuel Brannan in 1864. Brannan established it to bring tourists to...
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SONOMA – CALIFORNIA
The Tin Man and his quest for wine has lead him to Sonoma…..Sonoma is considered the birthplace of wine-making in California, dating back to the original vineyards of Mission San Francisco Solano...
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Bouchon Bistro – Napa
As the Tin Man prepared for his trip to the wine country, French Laundry was at the top of his list…..oh, then this news………. “The iconic French Laundry in Yountville has confirmed dates for a planned...
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Mission San Francisco Solano – Sonoma, California
Mission San Francisco Solano was the 21st, last and northernmost mission in Alta California. It was the only mission built in Alta California after Mexico gained independence from Spain. The...
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St. Francis Winery – Sonoma, California
For more than four decades, the wines of St. Francis Winery & Vineyards have reflected the finest mountain and valley vineyards in Sonoma County. Founder, Joe Martin, fell in love with Sonoma...
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