Prague’s Astronomical Clock- History, Design and Tips for Visiting
Prague, with all its medieval charm and beauty, is a main attraction in and of itself. The city has so much to offer adoring visitors, but it’s a clock that…
Prague, with all its medieval charm and beauty, is a main attraction in and of itself. The city has so much to offer adoring visitors, but it’s a clock that…
I’ve come to accept the fact that I am an emotional traveller. On more than one occasion, I’ve been moved to tears by places I’ve visited. Sometimes it’s because I’m…
Crowning the hilly west bank of the Buda side of Budapest is Castle Hill, a district packed with historic sites and famous for its splendid vistas. Our first day in…
Nestled between the rugged peak of Mount Parnassus and a spectacular valley of cypress and olive trees is Delphi, regarded by ancient Greeks as the most sacred site in the…
Arriving at Dinosaur Provincial Park, I feel like I am stepping back in time to an era when enormous, prehistoric creatures ruled the earth. Millions of years ago, dinosaurs roamed…
Germany definitely has no shortage of endearing, lovable medieval towns and Bamberg is no exception. Barely touched in World War II (only 4.6% destroyed), Bamberg offers authentic beauty and charm….
It wasn’t until I saw the 2008 Colin Farrell movie “In Bruges”, a black comedy about two Irish hitmen in hiding, that I became aware of this Belgian town. I…
The Wurzburg Residence is one of the largest and most magnificent Baroque palaces in Germany. It was built between 1720-1744 under the patronage of the Prince-Bishops of Schonborn. The interior…
Paris’ soul is on a small island in the Seine. The Île de la Cité is where Paris was born- a modest settlement called Lutetia, established by the Parisi Gauls,…
Flipping through a brochure offering excursions from Prague, I came to a listing for the UNESCO Heritage Site, Kutna Hora. “Silver mining town…former Royal Mint…15th century stone fountain…” Sounds alright, but…
On the Ligurian coast of Italy, you’ll find five colourful seaside villages, nestled along a jagged coastline and surrounded by terraced vineyards. Known as Cinque Terre, or “five lands”, the…
Excitedly, Mike and I climb up Rockpile Trail, weaving our way around huge boulders of glacial moraine so prominent that the nearby Moraine Lake was named after the debris. Walking…
From almost any point within Athens you can see the Acropolis standing high above the city, a monumental beauty built in homage to Athena, the goddess of wisdom. When I…
It was a scorcher of a day. 45 degrees Celsius, not a cloud in the sky, and I was off to visit one of the largest open-air archaeological museums in…
Lake Louise is one of our favourite places to visit in the Canadian Rockies and Mike and I have made many trips here during our relationship. Lake Louise is pristine,…
When I went to France on a school trip in 1998, I thought Mont Saint Michel was the coolest place. It seemed so mysterious to me as I watched it…
Chichén Itzá is Mexico’s most famous, and most visited, ancient Mayan sites. The spectacular focal point of this pre-Columbian/pre-Hispanic era city, is the Temple of Kukulkan, more commonly known as El…
Nestled in a valley between Palatine and Capitoline Hills, the Roman Forum still impresses, just as it must have centuries ago when it was the centre of Roman public life….
The Sanctuary of Athena was a temple built at the gateway to Ancient Delphi honouring the goddess of Athena. The full name for the site is the Sanctuary of Athena…
A gondola ride is quintessential Venice and a must-do for any visit to this city of canals. Some might turn their nose up and call it “touristy”, but I didn’t…