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…
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8 Reasons Why Prague Should Be On Your Travel Bucket List
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…
A Walking Tour of Prague’s Historic Jewish Quarter
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…
12 Unique and Quirky Statues You Will Only Find In Prague
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…
Discovering Shoreditch: The Home of London’s Street Art Scene
Shoreditch, London Graffiti Art It’s no secret that I’m drawn to art; it is the food that nourishes my creative soul. Paintings, drawings, mixed media, quirky sculptures, music, photography, literature, theater – you name it – and you’re sure to find me searching for and discovering it in my daily…
Amsterdam Discoveries: The Jewish Cultural Quarter
Amsterdam’s rich Jewish history is more than Anne Frank and her famous diary Amsterdam is a city blanketed in a rich historical tapestry adorned with culture, religious freedom, awe inspiring art and many hidden gems that delight visitors from all over the world. One such gem is Amsterdam’s Jewish Cultural…
Amsterdam: 9 Interesting and Unique Things to Discover
9 Interesting Things To Discover When Visiting Amsterdam Amsterdam is one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities. So, it’s not surprising that this city is on the top of many vacation bucket lists and is one of the most photographed iconic cities in the world. Strolling along the city’s…