Independent Travel, Thoughtfully Planned
Ruins are by definition decayed, neglected and abandoned structures. But not in Split. A closer look at Croatia’s second largest city reveals a very unusual scene. Here, life goes on in an ancient Roman palace that has been standing for almost 1700 years. The surviving façade of the palace that overlooks Split’s waterfront bursts with …
Inside Diocletian’s Palace – The Living Heart of SplitRead More
Quebec City is home to some of the world’s most famous hotels. Who hasn’t heard of Le Château Frontenac, or Le Germain? And yet, there is one that consistently tops off the list of the Best Hotels in Canada: the unrivaled Auberge Saint-Antoine. Nestled in Old Town Québec in the picturesque Petit-Champlain district, Auberge Saint-Antoine …
Is Auberge Saint Antoine the Best Place to Stay in Quebec City?Read More
Somewhere in the Verdugo Hills, between Downtown Los Angeles and Glendale, lies the largest religious painting ever painted: The Crucifixion. The painting is displayed in the Hall of the Crucifixion, a massive structure which is part of the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale. At the top of the building is a huge cross that lights …
“The Crucifixion” – the Largest Painting Ever PaintedRead More
If this is your first time in Quebec City, this guide will help you navigate the city’s unusual culture and give you all the information you need for visiting it. Québec City is about as European as it can get in North America. When wandering through its cobblestone streets surrounded by French-style bistros and French speaking …
The Ultimate First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Québec CityRead More
I didn’t know what to expect when I checked into Quebec City’s Monastère des Augustines that afternoon. Are there going be nuns at the reception desk, or serving at the restaurant? The modern glass structure that greeted me was not even vaguely reminiscent of a convent. And yet, the silence that flows with the light all across the sheer white …
Monastère des Augustines: an Unconventional Hotel in Quebec CityRead More
Budapest has a reputation for being a party city, but few visitors know how complex and eccentric the city’s nightlife really is. From rooftop bars and decadent spa parties to jam-packed discos, Budapest has an abundance of venues where you can slam a drink or dance till dawn. On our latest visit to Budapest we stumbled upon …
Budapest is one of those amazing cities in Europe that seems to leave a mark on everyone who visits it. It’s hard not to be touched by its great beauty, rich culture and tumultuous history. There are a lot of interesting facts about Budapest that not every visitor to the city knows. Here are some of …
Fascinating Facts About Budapest You Probably Didn’t KnowRead More
Skansen Museum is one of Stockholm’s biggest attractionsLocated just a short 30-minute walk from Stockholm‘s city center, on the island of Djurgården, Skansen is the oldest open-air museums, showcasing houses and farmsteads from every part of Sweden.
Inside Skansen Open Air Museum – Five Centuries of Swedish TraditionsRead More
Stockholm surprised me in every way. Probably because I tried to keep my expectations low, or non existent. And it served me well. I didn’t think Stockholm was so clean, civilized and has so many fun things to do to fill up an entire week. From museums, parks, art galleries, to great restaurants and unusual city tours, …
