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August 16, 2019
As a little girl, my favorite fairytale was “The Princess and the Pea.” So when I found myself with a long layover and one day in Copenhagen, I could not resist the opportunity to venture out to Nyhavn, the place where Hans Christian Anderson lived when he wrote my favorite story and many others. Postcard-perfect […]
August 5, 2019
The small Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina had never really been on my radar as a place to visit. But while visiting Croatia, I had the opportunity to take a day trip to Mostar from Dubrovnik. It was the photo of Stari Most, the old bridge, that originally drew me in, but there’s so […]
August 1, 2019
Venice, Italy, is a magnificent city that is full of culture, religious history, and stunning architecture. The ancient buildings, 150 beautiful canals, and impressive structures make Venice a city that is unlike any other on Earth. It is the perfect place for a magical getaway that charms and enchants visitors who make trips to Venice. […]
July 7, 2019
“Go back. Baaaaaaaaaaaack! Over the falls!” My first brief introduction to Norway was on the Maelstrom ride in the Norway pavilion in Disney’s Epcot theme park. The animatronic troll bellowed his warning to unsuspecting trespassers whose Viking boat was about to “plunge” backward over the simulated waterfall, launching into a presentation of Norway’s mythology and […]
July 1, 2019
Easy to reach from Stockholm, Småland is one of Sweden’s most beautiful areas, full of authentic Swedish experiences, culture, and outdoor natural beauty to enthrall your holidays in Sweden. I know, the first thing that popped into your head was the “Småland playground” at IKEA. It’s true that the Scandinavian furniture distributor started from the […]
June 3, 2019
Let me introduce you to L’Estartit. Never heard of it? Most Americans are unfamiliar with the treasures of Spain more obscure than Barcelona and Madrid. I recently had the opportunity to travel in-and-about this picturesque town. This is the first of my series of my adventures throughout Costa Brava; I’m looking forward to revealing its […]
April 19, 2019
Vibrantly-painted examples of Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance architecture rise up above me on all sides. I think to myself, I need blinders to walk through the cobblestone alleys in Lviv’s UNESCO old town. My eyes were constantly being drawn away from the uneven path directly in front of me to the magnificent buildings in my […]
April 2, 2019
It wasn’t the typical “see the view” tower that I’d climbed in so many other Central European cities. Taking on the lofty turret in St. Mary’s church proved a worthy opponent. The massive 14th-century Gothic basilica is the largest brick ecclesiastical structure in the world, and the 400 timeworn spiral steps to the viewing platform […]
February 26, 2019
If you only go to one place for dinner in Lviv, Ukraine, it should be Kryivka. Here, you get not only food but an entire World War II Insurgency Army experience. But first, you have to find it… Lviv is the prettiest European city that you’ve never heard of. Located in western Ukraine near its […]
January 27, 2019
Officially part of Portugal, São Miguel is the largest island in the Azores archipelago. More than half of the Azores’ population calls this island home. A Sao Miguel road trip is a must-do when visiting the island. Also known as “the green island,” it’s all about nature and enjoying the outdoors in São Miguel. The […]