Rotterdam, Netherlands
Rotterdam Rotterdam boasts being Europe’s largest seaport. Heavily bombed during WWII, Rotterdam has embraced modern and innovative architecture in its rebirth. Many of its tourists go for the sole reason of taking in and admiring the architecture. Be sure to check out the famous Piet Blom’s cubic houses, then stroll around the Markthal, a mind-blowing […]
Strasbourg, France
Strasbourg It is easy to see why Strasbourg, France is a favorite among visitors, with many putting it on their return list to see it in all its seasonal glory. About 2 hours from Paris by high-speed train, it is an easy city to get to. Layover in Paris? Spend an overnight and then a […]
Heidelberg, Germany
The City of Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany is a gorgeous city surrounded by woodland overlooking the River Neckar. In the summer it can be quite touristy but still has a very old-world European feel. The massive castle that sits imposingly over the city and the historic university city of Heidelberg has been enchanting visitors for centuries. […]
Bremen, Germany
Bremen, Germany Bremen in the north is easily one of Germany’s most beautiful cities. The old town, oldest and quaintest neighborhood, is an extremely well preserved medieval part of Bremen, and is one of the best places to see. In the past, this was one of Bremen’s poorest areas and was where Bremen’s fishing community […]
Is Cork the best place in the world?
Appropriately for St. Patrick’s Day! Is Cork the best place in the world? The locals certainly think so. One thing you’ll notice about this breezy, cosmopolitan city in Ireland’s southwest is that it inspires a devotion in its dwellers that no other place can rival. It is the second largest city in Ireland. After an […]
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Luxembourg City Luxembourg City was founded in 963 and is full of historic monuments. So much so that UNESCO listed the entire Old city as a World Heritage site in 1994. In Luxembourg City, you can spend the afternoon and stroll through winding cobbled alleys, along a picturesque river and charming medieval houses eventually getting […]
Budapest, Hungary
Budapest Is Hungary’s capital, and it is split in two by the river Danube. Buda is on one side and is very hilly while Pest is on the other and flat. The halves of the city are joined by a 19th-century Chain Bridge. A funicular (a cable-car of sorts on a cliff or slope) runs […]
Hamburg, Germany
Hamburg, Germany Hamburg is filled with an abundance of culture, architecture, and artistic attractions. Once you have done the “tourist” circuit, it is time to get local and find out what makes the city, and the people tick! Hamburg is home to one of the largest harbors in the world. It has the nickname of […]
Sibiu, Romania
Sibiu, Romania is located in Romania’s region called Transylvania. We mentioned it in the last article as being an outlying settlement for the Romanians and other ethnicities when the Saxons ruled from the 13th to the 17th century. The city is very picturesque with old medieval buildings, cobblestone streets and full of history and culture […]
Brasov, Romania
Last week we took you to Bucharest in Romania. This week is Brasov, Romania. We told you about how wonderful the rest of the country is, so we could not help ourselves with continuing the topic. Welcome to Brasov, Romania, a city in Transylvania that is known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, its […]