Getting Away

#SightSeeingSunday

Welcome to our fourth #SightSeeingSunday page. Every week we share a photo from around the world! So check back often to see our #SightSeeingSunday photos! Where we are travelling from the comfort of our home.

Zaanstad, The Netherlands

Spring has sprung! Vibrant tulips pave the way to a traditional Dutch windmill near the village of Zaanstad, The Netherlands, in our #SightSeeingSunday picture of the week. Situated just north of Amsterdam, Zaanstad is part of the greater metropolitan area of Amsterdam.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Paris, France

Just when you thought it couldn’t get more enchanting, the dimly lit stairs of the Montmarte district in Paris, France, become even more magical in the dusk in our #SightSeeingSunday photo. The Montmarte district whisks visitors back to the 19th century with its cobbled streets, Basilica, artists, and cafes.

Have a happy Sunday!

Village of Ehrwald, Austria

This week’s #SightSeeingSunday picture features the Village of Ehrwald. The village is nestled at the foothills of Austria’s beautiful Mieminger Kette mountain range. The Alps are the highest and most extensive mountain range in Europe.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Ålesund, Norway

The port town of Ålesund, Norway, is illuminated on a winter’s night in our #SightSeeingSunday image of the week. The city is known for its “art nouveau” architectural style.

Have a happy Sunday!

Enguri Gorge, Georgia

The mighty Enguri gorge proudly stands behind the village of Ushguli in Svaneti, Georgia, in our #SightSeeingSunday image of the week. Ushguili is a community of five villages known to be one of Europe’s highest continuously inhabited settlements.

Have a great Sunday!

Bora Bora, French Polynesia

A breathtaking image of palm trees in Bora Bora of French Polynesia is front and centre in our #SightSeeingSunday picture of the week. Bora Bora is a luxurious resort destination boasting stunning beaches, crystal clear water and scuba diving.

Have a great Sunday!

Finland

Looking more like a Paul Thomas painting than reality is this winter sunset in Finland in our #SightSeeingSunday image of the week. The image here showcases a mountain cabin reflected in the waters of a clear lake.

Have a great Sunday!

Zermatt, Switzerland

The small village of Zermatt, Switzerland, sleepily sits at the base of Matterhorn Peak in the early morning hours. The Matterhorn is a world-renowned mountain defined by its pyramid-like peak.

Have a blessed Sunday!

Oia, Greece

The iconic blue-domed buildings of Oia, Greece, glisten under the sun in our #SightSeeingSunday photo this week. Oia is located in the popular tourist spot of Santorini, known for its breathtaking views of the sea, its architecture and even a world-famous volcano.

Have a great Sunday!

Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic

The snow-powdered mountain tops and streets of Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic, are front and centre in our #SightSeeingSunday image of the week. Karlovy Vary is known as a “spa city” with plenty of thermal springs and a riverside spa district, making it the perfect place to unwind.

Have a peaceful Sunday!

Sotkamo, Finland

Snow glitters under the picturesque sunset in Sotkamo, Finland, in our #SightSeeingSunday picture of the week. Frigid temperatures and snowy landscapes are a staple of Sotkamo, a popular skiing destination in the country.

Have a great Sunday!

Eilean Donan, Scotland

This week’s #SightSeeingSunday is Eilean Donan Castle, located in the Western Highlands of Scotland. The castle is the most photographed fortress in Scotland and has been featured in movies such as James Bond. The castle guards a small island, deep in the Scottish highlands, at the intersection of three tidal lochs.

Have a peaceful Sunday!

Sydney, Australia

Greeting the new year for the entire world, Sydney, Australia, rings in the New Year with a barrage of fireworks in our #SightSeeingSunday photo. With a time difference of 14.5 to 19 hours on Canadians, depending on where you live, Australians have day one of 2023 under their belt.

Happy New Year to all!

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