Travels with Tricia

Category: Culture and History

  • Slap Happy: Dancing the Schuhplattler in Bavaria

    In Oberammergau, we witness the rhythmic, energetic Schuhplattler folk dance, a historic Bavarian tradition performed in classic Lederhosen and Dirndls.

  • The Windows of Novi Sad, Serbia

    Shawn and I explore Novi Sad, Serbia, wandering past grand Habsburg architecture and pastel facades while experiencing exceptionally warm hospitality.

  • A Land of Hidden Gems: Moldova’s Wine, Food & Monasteries

    From the heights of Old Orhei and Curchi Monastery to rich wine tastings at Château Vartely and Cricova, Shawn and I toast to Moldova’s hidden beauty.

  • Dogs lounge alongside a dirt road and a blue and white wooden water well in a Molodovan village.

    The Water Wells of Moldova

    In this post for my Collage series, I capture the intricate craftsmanship and deep heritage of Moldova’s traditional water wells.

  • The Snowflake-Like Lace of Kalofer, Bulgaria

    In the shadows of the Balkan Mountains in Central Bulgaria, residents in the village of Kalofer have been making lace for more than one hundred years. The artisans initially drew inspiration from traditional Belgian patterns, but over time they developed their own designs, evoking images of ephemeral snowflakes, and silk-like spiderwebs. In Bulgarian, the lace is known as Калоферска…

  • Exploring the Ancient Roman Ruins of Salona: A Day Trip from Split, Croatia

    The ancient Roman city of Salona is located near Split, Croatia, in the city of Solin. Today, this landscape is dotted with abstract ruins, leaving much to the imagination. However, about 1,700 years ago, Salona was home to more than 40,000 people, making it one of the largest cities in the Roman Empire. As we…