Embarking on a Magical Journey through Salzburg’s Enchanting Mirabell Gardens Posted on July 1, 2024July 12, 2024 By Travelworldwide On a summer day in August 1967, my family spent a couple of days sightseeing in Salzburg. There were three little girls: Heather Mary (the sensible one), Jennifer (the naughty one with ginger hair and freckles), and Jillian (the baby of the family). We had a great time riding the stone unicorns at the steps of the Mirabell Gardens. We were on one of our camping holidays, having spent most of the time in Istria, Croatia, near Rovinj, which was then part of Yugoslavia. On our way back, we drove through Austria and camped near Salzburg for a couple of nights. We explored the Hohensalzburg Fortress and the Mirabell Gardens. My dad often joked that with three little girls, our trip was all about ice creams and finding toilets, and it’s surprising we managed to see much at all. Fast forward 40 years, and here I am again, this time with my husband and one of my three children, riding the same unicorn. The scene hasn’t changed much, has it? There’s also that famous postcard view of the gardens through the wrought iron gates, with the unicorns just inside on either side, looking across the formal gardens towards the Hohensalzburg Fortress on the hill in the background. I wonder if the gardens were designed to frame that view. That’s me playing with my sister on the steps in the foreground. If you’re a fan of “The Sound of Music,” you’ll remember Julie Andrews and the Von Trapp children running and dancing through the avenue of clipped trees straight ahead, where there are now plenty of benches to sit in the shade. Do you have any photos of your younger self that you managed to recreate on a later visit? Blog
Blog Indulge in a Luxurious Spa Retreat at The Macdonald Bath Hotel and Spa Posted on January 30, 2024July 12, 2024 The Romans bathed in it, the Georgians drank it, and Jane Austen wrote about the fashionable society that flocked to enjoy it. I’m talking about the thermal spa waters in Bath. While you can’t bathe in the public Roman Baths anymore, which are now a visitor attraction, there are plenty… Read More
Blog Exploring the Enchanting Greek Backdrops of Mamma Mia: Skopelos, Skiathos, and Pelion Posted on April 30, 2024July 12, 2024 The hit movie “Mamma Mia” had us all singing along to those catchy Abba songs and loving the beautiful Greek locations. If you’re a fan, you might be wondering where “Mamma Mia” was filmed. We visited most of the film locations in Skopelos and the nearby Pelion peninsula in Greece… Read More
Blog Experience Direct Travel from the U.S. to These Stunning German Destinations with 3 New Flights Posted on June 24, 2024July 12, 2024 It’s surprising that Germany often gets overlooked as a top European destination. With new flight options, travelers now have the chance to explore this fascinating country on their own terms. Lufthansa, Germany’s main airline, has introduced three new flights from the U.S. to two of Germany’s most popular cities. Germany… Read More