Visiting Berlin: Contemporary Art and Modern History
Good advice for visiting Berlin. We review top historic sites and memorials, the contemporary arts scene, cool neighborhoods, and fine hotels and shopping in Berlin.
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Hiking in Catalonia Spain: Coastal Trails, Castles, and Culture
Hiking the trails of Costa Brava, Spain, enjoy visiting medieval villages, the coastal Camino de Ronda path, a castle hotel, and the great food and culture of Catalonia.
The Viking Village of Birka, Sweden
Calling the Swedish site of Birka a Viking village requires a lot of imagination, because, well, unless you’re an archeologist willing to do some digging, there’s not much to see in Birka.
Many Ways to Visit Trondheim, Norway
Whether arriving in Trondheim Norway via one of the St. Olav Pilgrim routes or otherwise, the city deserves a few days visit. Here are things to do and suggested Trondheim hotels and restaurants.
20 Reasons We Keep On Traveling
The benefits of traveling the world never occurred to us when we started traveling in 2010. We still love to travel. Here are the facets of travel that make us happiest: nature, history, people, adventure, arts…and the unexpected.
The Plantin Moretus Museum, Antwerp, Belgium
The Plantin Moretus Museum in Antwerp, Belgium holds a distinction. It’s the only museum in the world that is a Unesco World Heritage site. An extensive museum of the printing arts, including a Gutenberg Bible and books illustrated by Rubens and Bruegel the Elder.
A Mekong River Cruise with AmaWaterways
A river cruise on Asia’s Mekong River with AmaWaterways casts new light on Cambodia and Vietnam. Historic sites from centuries and just decades ago are best described by locals who’ve survived and thrived in the changing Mekong Delta region.
The Erotic Sculptures at Khajuraho, India
The temples at the complex of Khajuraho, India feature an extensive collection of erotic sculptures on their facades. The Kama Sutra on display for all. A UNESCO World Heritage site.
Siem Reap and Angkor Wat Travel Planning Tips
Given the popularity and complexity of the Angkor Wat site, it’s worthwhile to set up a guide and tour in advance. Here are some travel planning tips for your visit to Siem Reap and Angkor Wat, Cambodia.
The Louisiana Legend of Evangeline
The Evangeline story, in whatever form, is the national epic poem of the Acadian people. And, the ineffable sense of woe and exile hasn’t died in Cajun country.