If I had to describe the land of Fire and Ice to someone who hasn’t yet visited Iceland in the summer, I would tell them to close their eyes and imagine the green lush splendor of Hawaii and it’s waterfalls, then picture the wild open spaces and glaciers of Alaska,…
Budapest, the vibrant historic capital city of Hungary, has fast become one of the hottest travel destinations in Central Europe. With its unique fusion of historic eras — rich in Jewish history, royal Habsburg rule, the dark times of World War II and Communism — the city’s beauty is only…
One of the pleasures I had while visiting Budapest was walking along the beautiful Andrassy Utca, one of Budapest’s most elegant boulevards with lush shady trees, stately apartment buildings, and high-end designer boutiques. This upscale bustling area of Budapest also has a dark and storied past. Nestled among the buildings…
Located in the heart of Central Europe, Prague is a multi-faceted sparkling diamond of a city. It is a storied city with a fascinating history that uniquely blends medieval charm, Habsburg royalty, the scars of World War II, and the gray period of communist Soviet rule. This combination of Prague’s…
One of the many highlights that visitors to Prague take delight in is exploring the city’s historic Josefov area, or simply better known as Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Woven in a rich tapestry of Central European Jewish history, the Josefov area is a beautiful walkable section of Prague, home to several…
Every city has its share of statues and monuments to honor its war heroes, famous residents, and important historical sites that visitors will want to see. However, visitors to Prague will find that the city’s statues and memorials go way beyond the traditional bronze statue of a famous person sitting…
London is one of those must-see cities that is usually on the top of every traveler’s bucket list, consistently ranking it as a top tourist destination year after year. And it’s no wonder. London is an energetic world-class city home to an eclectic mix of medieval history, royalty, cutting-edge fashion,…
