Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historical sites, history, outdoors, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation

Český Krumlov

rom the moment we stepped off the bus at the station in Český Krumlov, it felt as though we were stepping into a fairy tale. The sweeping views of a medieval town nestled into rolling hills with the vibrant colors of autumn were like those one could find in a story book. And of course, no fairy tale would be complete without a castle, and the Krumlov Castle does not disappoint. It even has a moat filled not with water, but with bears.

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The Cranky Camper Guide to Air Travel… sort of

The Cranky Camper shares her thoughts on various airports in the United States and abroad. Included in this post is video of her driving in the U.K. for the first time.

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Beachy Trails: San Clemente Bluffs

San Clemente, California, in south Orange County boasts miles of coastline and plenty of opportunity for recreation. One easily accessible trail is the San Clemente Beach Trail is a 2.3 mile rail-to-trail that runs from North Beach down to the San Clemente State Beach. The path shares its corridor with an active rail line that serves Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner route from Los Angeles to San Diego, The path is quite popular year-round and offers lovely views of the expansive Pacific Ocean.

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Scenic Prague: Garden Walks and City Parks

Among the Prague's historic buildings and bridges are many parks and green spaces for recreation and rest. This final post in our-five part uni drop-off series visits a few of those parks in Prague 1 and 5.

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Souvenir Shopping on a Koruna

The Cranky Camper guide to souvenir shopping in Prague. In this post are ideas for gifts and trinkets at reasonable prices, as well as logistical and financial info.