Delos: A Birthplace of Gods
As far as loyal and devoted husbands go, the Greek god Zeus was probably one of the worst. Perhaps it was the power that...
The Greek Islands: Things to Do in Mykonos
No matter the weather or temperature, there always seems to be a strong breeze whipping over the water on its way to Mykonos. There's...
The Greek Islands: Syros
When I think back to the Greek Island of Syros — my introduction to the Cyclades — one thing stands out in my mind:...
My Big Fat Greek Islands Photo Essay
What do you picture when you think of the Greek Islands? Blue-domed churches? Romantic beaches? Postcard-perfect ocean views? Well, I have good news for you: the...
The French Riviera: I Get It Now
I've heard people rave about the Côte d'Azur before; heard about all the celebrities who escape to the French Riviera each year. But I didn't...
A Taste of Tuscany: Visiting Tuscany and Chianti on a Day Trip from Florence
Chances are, if you're a woman, you've fantasized about this scene: a country terrace, a glass of wine, and the sun setting over the...
Getting a Feel for Florence
The Ponte Vecchio is the only bridge in Florence that survived WWII. But it wasn't by accident or out of sheer luck that this...
Behind the Scenes at the Colosseum
In order to celebrate the completion of the Colosseum in the year 80 AD, the Romans celebrated with 100 days of “spectacles.” These weren't...
In Photos: Rome, the Eternal City
As I stood at the entrance to St. Peter's Square, on the border between Rome and the sovereign state of The Vatican, I had...
How to Visit Other Islands Near Venice (Murano, Burano, and More!)
The city of Venice is actually a big island – or a collection of lots of islands, separated by canals and connected by hundreds...
The Sound of Music in Salzburg
I was not a typical child when it came to my television and movie preferences (I blame it on the fact that I grew...
The Sights of Salzburg
As far as Austrian destinations go, there's always been just one city at the top of my list: Salzburg. Yes, I know Austria is...
That Time I Went on a Rafting Pub Crawl
It's not exactly the safest scenario to picture. And it certainly would NEVER fly in America. But, regardless, I quite thought the idea of a...
How Cesky Krumlov Charmed My Socks Off
As I sat on the Busabout bus from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, I had one of those travel moments that just makes you laugh....
A Church of Bones: Visiting the Sedlec Ossuary in Kutna Hora
To stand outside the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the Czech town of Kutna Hora, it doesn't look all that extraordinary. It's just...
The Berlin Wall: Then and Now
It doesn't matter which country you come from or how old you are. Chances are that you are at least aware that something called...
Berlin: Much More Than Its Past
I've begun this post about four different times now. And each time I've deleted everything, leaving me to just stare at the blinking cursor...
