Taken by the Trip

Finding the hidden — living the unforgettable

Category: Europe


  • Norway – Just One Fjord

    The fact that we decided to visit Norway two Julys in a row tells you something about how much we enjoyed the country.  On our first visit, we flew to Bergen and stayed there for a couple of days before setting off on a circular journey: by train to Flåm, by ferry to Balestrand, and…

  • Vienna – Empire and Art

    When we were thinking about where to go for a spring weekend break, Vienna somehow seemed the perfect place .  So we took the plunge and booked our flights. We were not disappointed. One of the best things about Vienna is what a delightful city it is to walk around. The centre is full of…

  • Normandy and Brittany – Oysters and mussels

    Sampling local foods, visiting historic towns and seeing the famous coastline were some of the things that drew us to Normandy and Brittany.  We decided to go by car because we thought that would be the easiest way to see as much as possible and, of course, it meant we would be able to bring…