In September, my husband and I had our first stopover in Reykjavík, Iceland on our way to France. While walking around the city, we quickly noticed an interesting subculture that we weren’t expecting to see: Reykjavík street art. And there was a lot of it. So much so, that we just had to photograph some…
How do you feel about the use of replicas in museums? Is it a necessary evil when the original artifacts aren’t available? Or should there be specific rules to determine when museums can use replicas and when they can’t? You probably never gave it much thought. After all, the traditional role of museums has been…
Have you ever had a cocktail or other drink that reminded you of wonderful travel memories? Over the years I’ve had several cocktails that I associated with specific places I’ve visited. Now, whenever I have those drinks, it takes me back to those destinations. With the current state of the world, I’ve really been missing…
As an anthropology major, I love all things historic, especially anything having to do with our early ancestors and understanding how they lived and interacted with each other. So I was thrilled when I found out that our tour through South Africa included seeing some prehistoric San rock art in Machete (or Matshete, depending on…
Although Lisbon is beautiful any time of year, there’s something extra special about visiting Lisbon in November. Of course, a few of the major benefits to traveling during shoulder season are a reduction in tourists and lower hotel prices. But there are plenty of other reasons why visiting Lisbon in November is an ideal time…
Munich, Germany offers a lot in the way of attractions, shopping and great restaurants – everything a big city should have. Three days in Munich will give you enough time to see the major sights, as well as squeeze in a day trip or two, depending on your interests. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links….
Evora is a quiet Portuguese town of approximately 56,500 residents. Located about 1.5 hours east of Lisbon, you could easily dismiss this little municipality as a “nothing to see here” kind of place. But it’s surprising how much it actually offers. Here are just a few reasons why you should add Evora to your itinerary…
If you’re looking for a list of fun things to do in Prague, look no further. Prague offers a huge range of fun sites, attractions and events to please everyone visiting this beautiful old European city. Storm the Castle Archaeological evidence suggests that Prince Bořivoj of the Premyslid Dynasty founded Prague Castle as far back…