The Swedish film star of the early 20th Century, Greta Garbo, is probably the only person who is buried in the Skogskyrkogården Cemetery whose name you might recognize. We wandered … Read more
The Fortress of Suomenlinna, a Unesco World Heritage site, is constructed on a series of six islands in Helsinki harbor. It was built by the Swedes, who then controlled Finland, … Read more
Drottningholm Palace, the ornate home of the Swedish royal family and a UNESCO World Heritage site, is well worth a visit from Stockholm.
The burial mounds, rune stones and church at Jelling, Denmark make up another Unesco World Heritage site that takes some concentration and research to come up with the love that … Read more
On our last day in Bremen, we got up early, for us, and took a walk around the old part of town, the Schnoor district, looking for breakfast coffee and … Read more
I’ve always got a kick out of the German word Rathaus, which means City Hall. Rat House, a good place for most city government. Ok, enough sophomoric humor. The Rathaus … Read more
When it comes to the history of Europe, you have to admit that Aachen, which was Charlemagne‘s capital, plays a pretty important role. From the 9th Century to the sad … Read more
The beautiful ironwork of the Antwerp, Belgium train station. Sometimes a photo is enough.
The city center of Bruges, Belgium does not disappoint with its myriad views of its distinctive architecture. We saw this scene at dusk as we were walking back to the … Read more
I figured the best way to avoid getting killed was to be the best soldier I could be, and have the other best soldiers around me.