Europe

Are you a dish-lover? If so, and you are looking for a phenomenal shopping experience, look no further than Boleslawiec, Poland.  Boleslawiec is a charming town located in southwestern Poland, famous for…

Note: This is not a paid endorsement. If you’ve never stayed in a castle, it can sound extravagant. However, many castles are also hotels, and several are surprisingly affordable. The revenue is…

The more I travel, the more I appreciate the quaint and the charming. Don’t get me wrong, major tourist attractions are what they are for a reason. But when I am exploring…

Oktoberfest is in one month!!  Wait, it starts in two weeks. What do you mean, it starts in September? Seriously, it’s OKTOBER-fest, right. Isn’t Oktober German for October? (Yes, yes, it is.)…

When we think of romantic German castles, we don’t usually think of pumpkins, but…. Why not? If you’re like me and love all things pumpkin and Fall, run, don’t walk, to the…

If you don’t mind being surrounded by human remains, you will be fascinated by the Bone Church in Kutna Hora, Czechia. This small Roman Catholic chapel, officially called Sedlec Ossuary, is one…

SPRING IS HERE!! For many, if not most of us, that means sunshine, and when there is sunshine (and, yes, a little rain), that can only mean one thing. Flowers! If I’m…

Any trip to Venice is a treasure trove of memories, but a trip during Carnival is truly amazing. This Italian city is one of our favorites, but to tell the truth, sometimes…

Everybody has heard of Vincent Van Gogh. Arguably, he is one of the best known artists of all time. Everybody recognizes “Starry Night.” Everybody knows that he cut off his ear. Art…

One day in Venice? Surely you jest! Nope.  Though not ideal, it is possible to experience the highlights of Venice in a single day. Some cities (think London, Paris, & Rome) seem…