Category Archives: Landmarks

Inside Kensington Palace

Posted on July 23, 2013 by FLG

Today, the world was introduced to the future King of England – just one day after his birth. After he and his famous mum and dad left St. Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, in a Range Rover driven by Prince William, … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations | Tagged British Kings and Queens, British Monarchy, Inside Kensington Palace, Kensington Palace, London Travel, Royal Baby, What to see in London | 4 Comments

A Royal Home – Kensington Palace

Posted on July 11, 2013 by FLG

In honor of Prince William and Catherine Middleton becoming first-time parents any day now, furrylittlegnome thought it would be most fitting for all of you to get a glimpse of their home: Kensington Palace. Located in West London, in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Landmarks, London, Travel, UK Destinations, Uncategorized | Tagged British Kings and Queens, British Monarchy, British Royalty, kensington and chelsea, Kensington Palace, London, London Attractions, Palace Gardens, queen mary ii, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Royal Palaces, Royal Residences in London, sir christopher wren, UK Travel | 4 Comments

Preparing for the Fourth in Boston

Posted on July 2, 2013 by FLG

Posted in Boston, Holiday, Landmarks, Travel, USA Destinations | Tagged Beacon Hill, Boston, Fourth of July, Independence Day, July 4th, Landmarks in Boston, Photos of Boston, The Boston Pops, The Esplanade, the Hatch Shell, what to see in Boston | 10 Comments

Munich’s Spectacular City Square

Posted on June 12, 2013 by FLG

Furrylittlegnome spent her final day on vacation in the southeast German city of München or Munich – the capital of Bavaria. Other than a stop at the local Petit Bateau to buy pajamas, she really did not know what to expect. What … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Cities in Germany, European Architecture, European Capitals, European cities, European Tourist Attractions, European Town Halls, European travel, European Trip Photos, Germany, Landmarks, Marienplatz, München, Munich, Munich Carillon | 2 Comments

Fresh Water in Bavaria

Posted on June 6, 2013 by FLG

About an hour southeast of Munich, Germany is a place most of us have not heard of. Lake Chiemsee (pronounced “kimzee”). Any takers? Furrylittlegnome did not think so. Nestled between Bavaria and the Tyrol region of Austria, this fresh water … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Bavaria, European Castles, Fresh Water Lakes in Europe, Germany, King Ludwig Castles, King Ludwig II, Lake Chiemsee, Lakes in Europe, photos of Bavaria, Royal Palaces, schloss herrenchiemsee, Things to do in Germany, Things to see in Europe, Tyrol | 13 Comments

From a Bridge and a Road in Kufstein

Posted on May 27, 2013 by FLG

Not far from the German / Austrian border sits Kufstein. Before visiting this city in the Tyrol region of Austria, with a population of less than 20,000 people, furrylittlegnome knew one thing existed here: a medieval fortress on a ledge. That … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Austrian Alps, European Geography, European travel, Kufstein, medieval fortress, Medieval Fortresses in Europe, Tyrol Austria, Tyrol Region, What to see in Austria, What to see in Europe | 2 Comments

The Austrian Alps – Quite a Sight!

Posted on May 13, 2013 by FLG

Gone are the days when furrylittlegnome would get numerous stamps in her passport on just one visit to Europe. One time, when she landed at Basel / Mulhouse, she came back to America with stamps from France, Germany and Switzerland. … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Alps, Austria, Austrian Alps, Bayern, European Border Crossing, European Geography, European travel, Kufstein, Mountain Ranges, Photos of the Alps, Things to see in Europe, Travel Within Europe, Tyrol | 14 Comments

An Authentic Bavarian Scene

Posted on May 10, 2013 by FLG

Located about an hour south of Munich, Germany sits Bad Tolz. Located on the River Isar, with a population of less than 20,000 people, and dating back to the year 1180, Bad Tolz is a picturesque Bavarian town. Once you pass under … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Travel | Tagged Bad Tolz, Bavaria, Bayern, European travel, German Architecture, munich germany, river isar, Things to do in Germany, Travel in Germany | 20 Comments

Almost One Week After The Boston Marathon

Posted on April 21, 2013 by FLG

It has been almost a week, a very long week, since two bombs exploded at The Boston Marathon and only a day since the entire world watched the arrest of “Suspect 2” live on television. This resilient city has started … Continue reading →