Archive | September, 2007
8 Things to Do in Strasbourg

8 Things to Do in Strasbourg

by Erica Johansson on 18. Sep, 2007 in Europe, Lodging

My suggestions on what to do in this French city bordering Germany.

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The Calmest Island on Greece

The Calmest Island on Greece

by Erica Johansson on 15. Sep, 2007 in Europe

I recently read a magazine that had made a list of the ten calmest islands on Greece. Paxos, one of the Ionian Islands, came in the first place. I wasn’t surprised. With around 2,300 inhabitants, a slow pace and a peaceful atmosphere, coming here is a pleasant change from the hectic tourist spots on other Greek islands. [...]

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Saying Goodbye to Salzburg

Saying Goodbye to Salzburg

by Erica Johansson on 14. Sep, 2007 in Europe, Lodging

Even though the weather didn’t cooperate in the way I had hoped (grey clouds were ever-present), my stopover in Mozart’s birth city turned out better than expected. A lot in Salzburg revolve around Mozart. You can even visit the house where he lived, and see the piano he played. House of Mozart’s Birth, a big house with [...]

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Passion For Paris

Passion For Paris

by Erica Johansson on 09. Sep, 2007 in Europe, Lodging

Even though strolling down the streets is probably the best way to discover Paris, the Metro is a perfect alternative for longer distances. You can buy ten tickets at a time and go as far as you like on one ticket. If you plan to travel a lot, buy the Metro card “Paris Visite”, which [...]

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Longing for Lyon

Longing for Lyon

by Erica Johansson on 06. Sep, 2007 in Europe

Shopping and sightseeing when it’s 35 degrees Celsius outside is not the best combination, but despite the hot weather we enjoyed our stay in Lyon.

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Go to the Highest Point

Go to the Highest Point

by Erica Johansson on 05. Sep, 2007 in Europe

When arriving in a new city, aim to reach the highest point. Apart from a great view, in some cases this means you will also get away from the touristy side of a place and explore an area not many visitors have a chance to experience.

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Lago di Lugano

Lago di Lugano

by Erica Johansson on 04. Sep, 2007 in Europe

Lugano by Lago di Lugano, in the canton of Ticino, is one of my favorite places in Switzerland. The first time we stopped to admire the view from the lake shore promenade, starting at Piazza Manzoni near Riva Giocondo Albertolli, an elderly man turned to me. He pointed to the other side of the lake; “Non è esso [...]

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