Tag Archives: European travel

Where in the World…

Posted on February 6, 2014 by FLG

Sorry for the absence, friends, but furrylittlegnome has been busy. In between work, appointments, play and needlepointing her little hands away, she has been thinking about this year’s foreign adventure. Will gnome return to England and revisit The Tower of … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, London, Paris, Travel | Tagged England, European travel, Feldherrnhalle Odeonplatz, Foreign Visits, furrylittlegnome, Gnome, Going to Spain, Landmarks, London Attractions, Munich Landmarks, Paris, Tour Eiffel, travel, Travel Blog, Underneath the Eiffel Tower, What to see in London, World Travel | 1 Comment

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

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

Where in the World…

Posted on April 28, 2013 by FLG

Her red suitcase is out. The pile of “things to bring” has grown in recent days. Most items on her list have been crossed off. A foreign adventure is on the horizon for furrylittlegnome! The seven and a half hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Europe, European Destinations, Travel | Tagged Bayern, European travel, Kufstein Austria, Lufthansa, Places to visit in Germany, Things to do in Bavaria, Visiting Bavaria | 10 Comments

Furrylittlegnome Visits Notre Dame’s Facade

Posted on March 1, 2013 by FLG

It was around this time, just a couple of years ago, when furrylittlegnome found herself back in Paris. It was cold, windy and rainy, but she was on a mission to show a fellow gnome the major sites and tourist … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Culture, Europe, European Destinations, Landmarks, Paris, Travel | Tagged Architecture, Cathedral of Notre Dame, Cathedrals, European travel, France, Gothic Architecture, Ile de la Cite, Notre Dame, Paris, Photos, Religion, Things to see in Paris, World Travel | 3 Comments

Furrylittlegnome’s View of Paris from the Top!

Posted on December 11, 2012 by FLG

Fooled you, furrylittlegnome friends! From the title of this post, gnome suspects most of you had the Eiffel Tower in mind, and while the Tour Eiffel does boast some terrific views, there is another landmark in Paris that rivals it: … Continue reading →