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France, Germany, Monaco, Spain, and Amsterdam.

Raising the Golden Arches

Found this critique of globalisation painted on a wall in Amsterdam.

A moment among friends

This human statue was quick to pose with a newfound friend on a sunny day in Amsterdam.

Sunset and Nightlights

The canals of Amsterdam glow as soon as the sun sets and don’t stop until morning.

Man in Blue

An elder gentleman is lead through the streets of Montmartre, one of Paris’ most eclectic districts.

A step off the Metro

A travel photographer scans the crowd outside the metro in Montmartre, an eclectic Parisian district.

Gliding over the Port

The docks are full at sunset above the port of Monte Carlo.

Lunchbreak on the Shore

A businessman leaves the office for lunch and a step into the ocean, suit and all.

Across the fountain

Catching a bird in flight in front of a fountain in a park in Barcelona.

The Old Smoker

A man takes a break for a coffee at midday inside a smoke filled cafe of Barri Gotico, Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter.

Behind the Altar

Standing behind the altar in Barcelona’s gothic cathedral.

Up at an Unfinished Masterpiece

An ominous view of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpiece in Barcelona, Segrada Familia, a construction site for years to come.

Beach in Barca

Two of my friends and I on a cold day for the beach in Barcelona..

Montserrat

The scene inside a cafe atop Montserrat, a mountaintop monastery in Catalonia, one hour outside Barcelona.

Climbing the Sea

Inside the ethereal, oceanesque Casa Batllo, a private residence in Barcelona constructed by Antoni Gaudi.

Wavy Staircase

A staircase inside Casa Batllo offers a peek at the dreamlike architecture of Catalan master Antoni Gaudi.

Quite a Climb

The hike to the top of the cliffs on the Coast of Nice will exhaust you on a hot day, but the panorama waiting for you is well worth it.

St. Patty's Day

On St. Patrick’s Day in Paris Irish pride is apparent, even when touring Notre Dame.

Browsing in Galleries Lafeyette

A mannequin guards this shopper, browsing the aisles inside Paris’ Galleries Lafeyette.

Wellmade Crepes

Two chefs work the sidewalks outside a petit cafe along the Champs d’Elysee, beckoning customers with fresh prepared crepes.

Cafe upon Arrival

Try a cup of fresh French coffee to start your Parisian trip the right way, before you ever leave Charles de Gaulle, Paris’ major airport.

Mass for the masses

The overwhelming presence of tourists plays out in services inside Paris’ immense gothic cathedral, Notre Dame.

A French cup

A traditional French breakfast calls for a large tasse of coffee.

A busy bar

The Wombat bar filled up quickly every night inside our hostel in Munich, Germany.

Bavarian Beer Gardens

Although it was a bit the sunny day made a trip to one of Munich’s outdoor beer gardens with friends a lot of fun.

the Road to Neuschwanstein

The walk to the legendary Neuschwanstein Castle is quaint, although not nearly as breathtaking as the legendary castle itself..

Munich International

Aboard the tram to board a plane at Munich International in Germany.

Down from Neuschwanstein

The view down the snowy mountain from Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps.

Finally at the top

Inside the walls of Neuschwanstein Castle in the Bavarian Alps.

Easy way to Neuschwanstein

For a less arduous yet still picturesque climb try a horse drawn carriage.

Music in the Hofbrauhaus

The scene inside Munich’s Hofbrauhaus is chaotic at dinner; the sounds of brass spear the swells of conversation and dancing revelers jump to their feet .

Up for a Pint?

The favored drink to accompany a hearty German dinner is the local brew and lots of it inside Munich’s Hofbrauhaus.