Basel Switzerland, Setting off on a Viking Cruise

by Lisa LeCoump
September 29, 2022April 5, 2026

A cozy street view in a European town with charming buildings, colorful foliage, and a bicycle parked near the wall.

Updated:

April 5, 2026

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes

We spent the night in a hotel in a building that was several hundred years old, next to a cathedral. In the morning the towns people were gathering for Sunday services. We wandered the empty streets in the early morning, exploring the town and taking pictures.

Historic European rooftops with red tiles and charming courtyard setting.

Vivid street art sculpture of a musician holding bagpipes on decorated column in a charming city setting.

Stunning aerial view of cityscape featuring a historic building with a tower and flying birds in Budapest.

Detailed view of Gothic cathedral with intricate stone carvings and tall spires.

Beautiful fall trees with colorful leaves in a charming town setting.

Detailed black and white shot of an ornate antique wooden door and window with shutters, showcasing classic architectural styles.

Gothic cathedral architecture with ornate stone carvings and towering spires.

Beautiful bread sculpture featuring intricate leaf and vine details, dusted with flour.

Beautiful European home featuring vibrant window shutters and charming flower boxes.

Vibrant red facade featuring detailed frescoes and decorative architectural elements.

Colorful foliage and berries in nature, captured by Tony Fitzgerald Photography.

Urban outdoor café featuring cozy seating, bicycles, and lush greenery, perfect for street photography.

Charming narrow alley in Europe with colorful shutters and cobblestone path.

Close-up of a bus conductor in uniform leaning from the bus door, capturing everyday transportation scenes.

Beautiful European street scene with historic architecture and pedestrians.

Vivid red and green vines grow along a white exterior wall, creating a striking fall foliage display.

A cozy street view in a European town with charming buildings, colorful foliage, and a bicycle parked near the wall.

Silhouette of a man walking art sculpture on building edge, modern photography, architectural art.

Photos by Tony Fitzgerald Photography

Posts created by Lisa LeCoump — Food Photographer, Agricultural Expert, and Home Baker. Sharing master recipes, chef secrets, and sustainable baking for every kitchen.

Professional Photographer - Food Photographer, Wedding Photographer. Lisa was previously the Deputy Agricultural Commissioner, responsible for reviewing and enforcing organic regulations and Environmental Protection Agency pesticide use regulations. She also worked for years as an Agricultural Advisor in California, a farmer in California, and an Agricultural Extension Agent in Thailand. She received a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from California State University, Chico and studied Integrated Pest Management at U.C., Davis, which involved farming methods that preserve the environment.