The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Cinnamon Coffee Cake + Unbaked Cherry Cheesecake

Literally months ago a reader asked if I would post details about two of the recipes I mention most frequently here on my blog.

Today is the day!

Growing up, we only had Cinnamon Coffee Cake…

A Day Trip from Vienna to Brno, Czechia: Highlights & Tips

Who knew Brno is the second-largest city in Czechia?? Definitely not me; though, to be fair, I had never even heard of Brno before we started planning this trip.

While most people opt to visit…

Train Dispatch + Roadtrip

Despite the almost alarming frequency with which I feel compelled to post (I don’t really enjoy writing up travel posts, but I love HAVING them; I feel a bit the same about our beloved…

Prater Amusement Park + Riding the Oldest Ferris Wheel in the World!

Of all the things we’ve done in Vienna, Prater definitely tops the list as the most exhilarating.

Prater’s an old-school amusement park, and I think that’s part of the charm. One interesting twist is…

Cool Bloggers Walking Club April 2026: Week 1

Who’s ready for a walking recap??

Julie: I know I’m very early sending photos for CBWC, but I had a lovely walk this morning and thought I would send you pictures. These are all from…

Happy Things Friday: 10 April

I know I only skipped a single week of listing Happy Things (to talk about the happiest thing!), but it feels like forever since I talked about anything other than travel.

It feels… good…