Travel Blog

1,249 Articles 1 Followers


Day Trip From Zurich to Rapperswil

14 May 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Quick silver

Some memories are like sparklers in the dark, lighting up our minds with their brilliance. One such memory for me is the day trip from Zurich to Rapperswil on the tranquil waters of Lake Zurich. Looking back, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sen...

Memories of a cold night in Basel

13 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver

The cold bit into my cheeks, nipping at my nose and ears as I ventured onto the bridge that spanned the Rhine River in Basel, Switzerland. It was one of those bone-chilling nights that seemed to seep into your very core, yet there was a certain magic...

A stroll around the Leopoldskron Palace

7 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver

If you have a chance to visit Salzburg, I can recommend a stroll outside of the old town, in the area of the Leopoldskron Palace. The palace was built in 1736 in Baroque architecture style and is surrounded by 17 hectares of gardens. The palace is cu...

Beautiful Salzburg: Craftsmanship on Every Detail

6 May 2024 1 minute read 3 comments Quick silver

I had a wonderful weekend in Salzburg, and today I am sharing some pictures of the old town. Salzburg is a wonderful medieval town. Wherever you look, you see craftsmanship on every detail. From the statues in the city gardens. To the facades and sh...

Visiting an old railway tunnel in Edinburgh full of cool graffiti

5 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Hoosie

We took a trip to see the innocent tunnel here in Edinburgh. Its part of an old dis-used railway line, but today is a pedestrian route and is filled with graffiti. This is a copy of a post I originally made on Hive block chain on 05/05/24 (here). Th...

How to prepare for the Manaslu Circuit Trek in Nepal?

5 May 2024 3 minute read 0 comments Glorious Himalaya

Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, the Manaslu Circuit Trek is a remote and breathtaking journey that offers stunning vistas, rich cultural experiences, and a thrilling adventure for trekkers. Encircling the world's eighth-highest peak, Mount Manaslu...

Beneath the Surface: Exploring the Caves

5 May 2024 1 minute read 1 comment Quick silver

From a young age, I felt drawn to the caves and rock formations. My fascination with caves began with books and whispered around the fireplace on chilly evenings. Tales of daring explorers and the mysteries of the underground world ignited a flame w...

Spring is in the air: It's time to bloom

4 May 2024 1 minute read 0 comments Quick silver

Spring brings hope blooming like flowers after a cold winter.  After months of hibernation, nature awakens, painting the world with vibrant colors. Each flower that breaks through the ground is a metaphor for hope – delicate yet resilient, reaching...

German Village: Historic Charm in Columbus Ohio

1 May 2024 5 minute read 4 comments jasonmcgathey

German Village is a beautiful, historical section of Columbus Ohio, just south of downtown. Debating exactly where German Village ends and the Brewery District begins can be somewhat dicey, assuming you care about these designations. But for o...

Topiary Park

27 Apr 2024 3 minute read 2 comments jasonmcgathey

Topiary Park, located in downtown Columbus, made its debut during the whole AmeriFlora extravaganza in 1992. Even so, maybe it’s me, but I don’t recall hearing anything whatsoever about this phenomenal art installation until the early 2000s...