Itinerary Ideas to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Maui is a tropical paradise that stands out as unique, even when compared to the other Hawaiian islands. One of the most fun things to do in Maui is drive the legendary Road to Hana and stop along the way at the many scenic points of interest. So if you are planning a road trip …
The Most Beautiful Road to Hana Stops (Itinerary and Tips)Read More
Located at the crossroads of Central, Eastern Europe and the Balkans, Romania is one of Europe’s most underrated destinations, providing an incredible wealth of unique places to visit. But best of all, Romania is still one of the cheapest countries to visit in Europe, where even high-end restaurants and fancy clubs have fairly low prices compared …
Egg painting is one of the oldest and most important Easter traditions in Romania. While the tradition is common to all Central and Eastern European countries, the custom of decorating the Easter eggs with complicated folkloric motifs is more specific to Romania, especially to the region of Bucovina, where it became an art in its …
Eggs Museum Lucia Condrea: the Art of Easter Egg Painting in RomaniaRead More
We’ve been coming to the French Riviera for about 15 years and truly fell in love with its extraordinary scenery and relaxed beaches. The mild, Mediterranean climate of this coast creates ideal conditions for swimming and sunbathing. Which is why the South of France has always attracted beach lovers and sun worshipers.
The 10 Most Beautiful Beaches on the French RivieraRead More
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
The Hawaiian Islands are surrounded by many beautiful legends – stories of gods and men, love and betrayal, goodness and evil. Some of these tales have been around for so long, that they are now deeply rooted into the Hawaiian culture. Like most indigenous people, Hawaiians explained everything through myths and folk tales of passion. Almost …
7 Hawaiian Legends that Make the Islands Even More FascinatingRead 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
