Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Have you ever heard of the Kunsthofpassage in Dresden? If you haven’t, don’t feel bad. It’s probably one of Dresden’s best kept secrets, but in this post I’ll tell you all you need to know about it. A few years ago, as I was making plans for our trip to Germany, I stumbled upon a …
The Singing Drain Pipes of Kunsthofpassage – Dresden’s Best Kept SecretRead 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 Religious Painting Ever PaintedRead More
Living in Southern California means being part of one of the world’s most vibrant and exciting cultural landscapes. From visual arts, home decor and fashion, to music festivals, opera and jazz, you get a wide variety of events that can keep you busy year round. Among these cultural events there is one that often passes unnoticed, despite its 85 years of …
Secrets of Southern California – Laguna Beach Festival of ArtsRead More
“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.”George Santayana Some wounds should remain open forever so that people can never forget. This was my first thought as I opened the small wooden door of the Corner House in Riga – the former headquarters of the KGB secret police, also known as Cheka. The imposing structure on the corner of Brivibas and …
Dark Secrets of the Corner House – Riga’s Museum of OccupationRead More
Romania is one of the very few places left in Europe where you can still experience the bygone era of the steam engine locomotives. So if you ever find yourself in the region of Maramures, Romania, don’t miss riding the Mocanita, the last steam forestry train in Europe. The nostalgic steam locomotive from Viseul de …
Aboard the Mocanita – a Nostalgic Steam Train Ride in Maramures, RomaniaRead More
If you ever visited Siena, you surely must have heard of its famous horse race – the Palio. For the Sienese, Palio di Siena is the most important event in town. The air is loaded with emotions that day and Piazza del Campo, which is the square where the horse race takes place, is jam-packed …
When I think of Avignon, the first thing that comes to my mind is the traditional French song that we used to sing as kids: “Sur le Pont d’Avignon” (on the Bridge of Avignon). This was a very popular song at the time, and one of the first ones you’d learn if you took French lessons. …
Pont d’Avignon – the Broken Bridge of Avignon and the Legend Behind ItRead More
Staying at Parador de Jaen was an unbelievable experience! After staying at Parador de Carmona we were convinced that nothing can top it off. But just when you think you have’ve seen the best Spain’s paradores, another great one comes along. Located in a 13th century castle, this parador is one of the most unique that we have visited …
Staying at Parador de Jaen – Medieval Encounters in SpainRead More
After visiting Toledo and the Cathedral of Seville, I thought nothing could impress me more in Spain. But I was wrong. Visiting some of Spain’s Paradores was quite an experience. Especially the Parador de Carmona.
