Mirabell Palace and Gardens- The Jewel of Salzburg
My favourite spot in Salzburg was, without a doubt, the Mirabell Palace and Gardens. During our two days in Salzburg we kept finding ourselves back in these gardens again and…
Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens- History, Photos and Tips for Visiting
On our first day in Vienna, we jumped right in and set off to Schönbrunn Palace, looking to experience the imperial nostalgia Vienna is famous for. Schönbrunn Palace is a…
Photo of the Week: The Orangerie, Palace of Versailles
One of my favourite views at the Palace of Versailles, is the one overlooking the Orangerie and Pond of the Swiss. The Orangerie was built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart from 1684 and…
The Queen’s Hamlet at Versailles- A Rustic Village for Marie Antoinette
The Queen’s Hamlet is the final post in our series about Versailles. In Part One, we toured the Palace of Versailles and in Part Two we visited the Trianon Palaces….
The Trianon Palaces at Versailles- Visiting the Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
The Trianon Palaces is Part Two of a three part series about Versailles. In Part One, we toured the Palace of Versailles and in Part Three we will visit the…
Palace of Versailles Tour- Inside Versailles Palace
The first time I visited the Palace of Versailles, I was in the eleventh grade on my first trip to Europe. I still vividly recall how amazed I was by…
Photo of the Week: Wurzburg Residence Garden, Germany
The Wurzburg Residence is one of the largest and most magnificent Baroque palaces in Germany. It was built between 1720-1744 under the patronage of the Prince-Bishops of Schonborn. The interior…
The Conciergerie, Paris- History and Tour of a Palace Turned Prison
When I was in high school, my favourite subject was Social Studies. I loved learning about history and one of my favourite units was the French Revolution. I remember learning…
Knossos Palace- Discovering Minoan Culture and Mythology
If you have an interest in Greek mythology and archaeology, then the ruins of Knossos Palace make for an interesting stop during a visit to the island of Crete. As…