Travel Journal

Castle Neuschwanstein in Germany, set against a backdrop of mountains and surrounded by lush green forests.

Uncover the Enchantment of Schloss Neuschwanstein: A Fairytale Castle in the Bavarian Alps

February 7, 2025

Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany Discover the Magic of Schloss Neuschwanstein Nestled in the stunning Bavarian Alps of southern Germany, Schloss Neuschwanstein is the epitome of a...

Vibrant street art at the East Side Gallery in Berlin, Germany, featuring colorful murals and graffiti on a long section of the Berlin Wall.

Berlin – The Creative Capital of Europe

December 7, 2024

Discovering Berlin: A Journey Through History, Culture, and Modernity Berlin, Germany's vibrant capital, is a city of contrasts-where history meets innovation, and tradition blends seamlessly with cutting-edge culture. Whether you're...

Germany’s Christmas Markets

December 1, 2024

Exploring the Enchanting Christmas Markets of Germany: A Winter Wonderland Awaits As the holiday season approaches, Germany transforms into a magical wonderland, offering some of the most enchanting Christmas markets...

Südwestfassade der Philharmonie in Berlin-Mitte.

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra

November 28, 2024

The Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra: A Symphony of Excellence and Tradition Berlin, a city steeped in history and culture, is home to one of the world's most renowned musical institutions: the...

The Victory Column in Berlin's Tiergarten park, Germany, stands tall with its ornate gold details and winged statue, surrounded by lush greenery.

Tiergarten Park in Berlin

November 20, 2024

Exploring the Tiergarten: Berlin's Green Oasis in the Heart of the City Nestled in the very heart of Berlin, Tiergarten Park offers a serene escape from the bustling urban landscape,...

Discovering Thuringia – Germany’s Green Heart

November 14, 2024

Exploring the Green Heart of Germany: Thuringia Nestled in the heart of Germany, Thuringia is often referred to as the "Green Heart" of the country. This charming region is known...

Bad Wiessee, Bayern, Deutschland - View over Tegernsee with Bad Wiessee and church Mariä Himmelfahrt with with Wallberg mountains in the background.

Bavaria – A Land of Tradition, Beauty, and Adventure

November 4, 2024

Exploring Bavaria: Germany's Fairy Tale Landscape Located in the heart of southern Germany, Bavaria is a charming land of stunning landscapes, rich in cultural heritage and full of timeless traditions....

Tim S.

22:07 17 Dec 24

Lori and her team are simply one of a kind. Everything was taken care of. Very professional to work with. I’d highly recommend Old Sod Travel. Constant communication and very receptive to late night phone calls. Put your faith in Lori and her team. They won’t disappoint!

Susan S.

23:39 11 Dec 24

We recently went to Portugal and can’t emphasize enough how amazing it was to work with Sarah Laine! She arranged beautiful hotel accommodations in Lisbon and Porto, provided delicious restaurant recommendations, and arranged private car service with two of the nicest drivers we’ve ever used. She also took care of tickets for the train, a private winery tour and several small group activities. Everything was perfect and her attention to detail made this trip very special! I highly recommend Old Sod Travel (and Sancho Panza Travel) and would definitely use them again. Thanks, Sarah, for helping to plan an incredible adventure!

Tim N.

19:12 28 Oct 24

Wonderful trip and exquisitely organized. Truly amazing experience

Lynette P.

17:27 28 Oct 24

This was the trip of a lifetime! Julie helped me plan every detail of my trip. She provided excellent suggestions and attended to my every need. I would highly recommend Julie and Old Sod Travel. In fact, my parents are currently planning a trip with her!

Rita M.

13:14 24 Oct 24

Our Ireland trip planned through Old Sod was fantastic! The hotels were wonderful and all in great areas, with walking distance to restaurants, entertainment and shopping.The driver and vehicle they arranged for us were top notch as well. Our driver had our best interest in mind and gave us some great information along the way.We look forward to traveling again soon and working with Old Sod.

Geoff C.

20:01 23 Oct 24

Old Sod Travel did a wonderful job of helping us plan our trip to Ireland. Their team came up with a wonderful selection of hotels, places to see , and recommendations where to eat. They help arrange the Train travel tickets, group tours, private tours, and walking tours on the various cities we visited. They were very prompt and helpful whenever we need to reach out to them. Would definitely recommend and use them again.

Michelle M.

16:46 15 Aug 24

Old Sod Travel and our travel expert Julie planned a fantastic two week vacation in London and Ireland for my husband and I! The recommendations, developing of itinerary, execution of booking, and final vacation in motion was seamless! I would highly recommend and will use them again if we travel to that part of the world again!

Debbie L.

01:50 28 Jul 24

Many thanks to Julie Cole for creating our memorable trip to the UK. This was an important and much anticipated trip as it had been almost forty years since my wife and I last visited London, and we promised to take our daughter as a college graduation gift. Julie was very patient and spent lots of time exchanging ideas with us that resulted in a comprehensive and rewarding itinerary. During the trip Julie touched base to ensure all was going well. My daughter got to see the best of London and the UK countryside and my wife and I got to relive fond memories of the time we spent there so many years ago. Many thanks Julie and Old Sod; we highly recommend you and we will be in touch to plan our next trip.Everything Julie planned for us was enjoyable and memorable from Windsor Castle, to Bath, Brighton and the Vegan walking tour, Stonehenge, Canterbury, the Cliffs of Dover, ....... We were able to see so much due to the impeccable scheduling. We enjoyed first class, quaint English style accommodations.

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