On September 11, 2006, I found myself in NYC standing at ground zero on a grey, gloomy day, listening to memories of survivors and those who had lost loved ones. An emotion filled day I will never forget.
Walking through the streets of beautiful Brno, Czech Republic
Walking through the streets of beautiful Brno, Czech Republic
A fountain in the centre of the market depicting mythical creatures
The Mahen Theatre in Brno, Czech Republic
Sand Sculptures in one of Brno’s squares
Church of St James in Brno, Czech Republic
Wandering around Spilberk Castle in Brno, Czech Republic
The stunning Petrov in Brno, Czech Republic
Facade of the Holy Cross finding in Capuchin Square, Brno, Czech Republic
The Petrov peeking out from Capuchin Square
Old Town Hall Tower in Brno, Czech Republic
The Baths of Budapest
A trip to Budapest just wouldn’t be complete without seeing the Hungarian Parliament building or trying a bowl of goulash soup, and as this European city is known for its thermal waters, a trip to one of the baths is a definite ‘must-do.’ While a nice swim in a thermal pool may be the perfect way to relax aching muscles after a day of sight-seeing, in Budapest, bath houses are much more than a tourist attraction – they are a way of life.
Locals put a lot of faith in the water’s healing properties and for many of the city’s older residents, the baths remain as important today as they were to the Ottomans. Continue reading
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Tags: Bath Etiquette, Bathhouses, Budapest, Gellert Hotel and Bath
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This is exactly why I spend most of what I make traveling…. you just never know what the future will bring!
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An afternoon strolling through Olympic London
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Tags: England, London, London Olympics, Olympic mascots, Olympics 2012
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Belem, Portugal
The monastery’s bell tower
The Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in Belem
Inside the Church of Santa Maria
The ornate detailing here is incredible
The courtyard inside the monastery
Padrao dos Descobrimentos
Enjoying Pasteis de Belem’s famous tarts
Locked in the Tower’s dungeon!
The Torre de Belem
The grounds outside the Monastery
Exploring the stunning architecture of Belem, Portugal. From the incredibly ornate detailing found throughout the Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to the Padrao dos Descobrimentos– the Monument of the Discoveries built to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the death of Henry the Navigator, to the Moorish influence found in the Torre to Belem, Belem is definitely worth a visit. After a long day of exploring the areas historical buildings, be sure to stop at Pasteis de Belem for one of their famous Portuguese tarts!
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Tags: Belem, Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, Pasteis de Belem, Portugal, Torre de Belem
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Oceanario de Lisboa
Learning about life under the sea at the Oceanario de Lisboa, Europe’s second largest oceanarium. Here, visitors can explore ocean habitats from each of the world’s oceans. Visit penguins in the Antarctic tank, see otters playing in the Pacific tank rock pools, gaze at the colourful fish and tropical coral reef in the Indian Ocean tank, watch sharks swim by and more including a special exhibit of sea turtles.
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Tags: Lisbon, Oceanario de Lisboa, Oceanarium, Portugal, Sharks, World Oceans
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