Patti-Jo Boettcher

Over the Border from Poland into Germany, Dresden

For this city, I wasn’t staying in the old city as it would have been too…
Wroclaw Travel Guide: Discovering the Dwarves and Market Square

My final stop in Poland is the fourth largest city called Wroclaw. I decided to make…
Krakov and the Mystery of the Lost Hostel Key

Doesn’t my title sound dramatic? Cause it is. For the first time ever, and hopefully last,…
Exploring Warsaw’s Churches, Monuments, and Palaces

Warsaw, Poland There are so many churches, monuments, and “important” buildings that it feels like every…
Discover Vilnius: Old Town, University, and Iconic Churches

Vilnius Cathedral This cathedral was originally built in 1251. When I hear these dates, it seems…
From Riga to Vilnuis: Bauska Castle, Rundale Palace & Hill of Crosses

The tour I joined to get me from Riga to Vilnuis was for 7 people in…
Latvia’s Capital Riga

After getting off the bus, my hostel was a ten minute walk away. For once, it…
Charming Tallinn: A Day of History, Festivities, and Unique Finds

It was 2 hours and 45 minutes for this ferry on Viking Lines’s Cinderella Ferry. Again,…
Finland- Land of the Reindeer

Helsinki The capital isn’t that big, or at least the section tourists will visit isn’t. There…
Exploring the Old City in Stolkholm, Sweden

Stolkholm is an archipeligo, meaning that it is a bunch of islands joined together with bridges.…
Porto Sightseeing: Uncovering Architectural Marvels

Porto is a feast for the eyes. The tall buildings with their orange roofs and colorful…
Amarante & Douro Valley, Portugal : Wine Country

Amarante This little city is about an hour outside of Porto and is full of charm…
The Final Push- Padron to Santiago de Compostela

It was a nice morning when I began my final portion of the Camino walk. I…
Blistered Feet and Scenic Delights: Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis to Padron Pilgrimage

This section took two days and 41 km. Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis is actually longer…
Walking the Portuguese Camino: O’ Porrino to Pontvedra Daily Highlights

Over two days, I walked 32 km from O’ Porrino to Pontvedra. The first of the…