April 16th was World Voice Day. A special concert was held at the National Pantheon in Lisbon.
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Óbidos, Portugal
A picture perfect day in the medieval town of Óbidos.
Continue reading “Óbidos, Portugal”Munich Germany – Art & Opera
Sunday is €1 museum day at the Pinakotheks. I had Leberkäse for breakfast, then headed over to the Alte Pinakothek for my appointed time entry.
Continue reading “Munich Germany – Art & Opera”Munich, Germany
After making a side-trip to Hallstatt, I got back to Munich just before midnight. Thank goodness the little deli at the Central Station was still open and I was able to grab a roasted chicken for dinner.
Nevertheless, the following morning, I woke up with a healthy appetite!
Continue reading “Munich, Germany”Hallstatt, Austria
The whole time I was in Salzburg, the sky was overcast. It wasn’t until the day I was leaving the sun finally came out.
So, instead of heading straight back to Munich as I had originally planned, I stowed my luggage at the Salzburg train station and went on a day trip to the village of Hallstatt.
Continue reading “Hallstatt, Austria”Salzburg Jazz Festival & Goodbye Salzburg
Feeling buzzed after the amazing lunch at the Esszimmer, I took a stroll beside the Salzach river towards the old town, picking up fallen chestnuts along the way.

Lunch at Esszimmer*, Salzburg
My third day in Salzburg. After days of hearty Bavarian/Salzburger food, I decided that it’s time to check out haute cuisine of the region.
The restaurant I picked was the Michelin one star Esszimmer, by chef Andreas Kaiblinger. It was a stellar experience start to finish!
Continue reading “Lunch at Esszimmer*, Salzburg”Hellbrunn Palace
Hellbrunn Palace was built between 1613 and 1619 by Prince-Archbishop Markus Sittikus. It is named after the clear(hell) spring(brunn)” from the namesake mountain that supplied it.

The palace is famous for its Mannerist Trick Fountains.
Continue reading “Hellbrunn Palace”Merry Christmas from Lisbon
Feliz Natal de Lisboa🎄🎄🎄
Here are some memorable moments from Christmas 2021

Sightseeing in Salzburg
On my second day in Salzburg, I bought a Salzburg Card and began sightseeing.
The first place I visited was the Mirabell Palace and Gardens.
