Visiting the World’s Largest Castle in Prague
The Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) is the largest castle complex in the world and was the first European castle I ever visited during my first …
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The Family Jewels and Vienna’s Hofburg Palace
Even if you only travel to Europe once, you will undoubtedly spend a fair amount of time in big, opulent houses of some kind—houses that …
Experiencing the South Rim of the Grand Canyon
The south rim of the Grand Canyon is one of the great wonders of the nature and a top tourist destination. The canyon, carved by the …
A Kutna Hora Day Trip From Prague
Just an hour away, the small town of Kutna Hora makes a great day trip from Prague.
Visiting Hoover Dam on the Colorado River
Outside of Las Vegas is one of the largest single-site construction projects in the world – Hoover Dam. Completed in 1936, it was designed to …
Exploring Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former summer home of the Habsburg family, is the most popular tourist attraction in Vienna. Over 2.6 …
Four Restaurants To Try In Nuremberg, Germany
For a small city, Nuremberg (known as Nürnberg in German) has a number of good restaurants, particularly German and local Franconian cuisine. Here, we review four …
The Topkapi Palace Museum in Historic Istanbul, Turkey
The Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul is a monument to Turkey’s importance as the seat of the Ottoman Empire for centuries. It also has stunning views of the Bosphorus.
Which Bosphorus Cruise to Take in Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey sits astride the Bosphorus Strait. This is the meeting of two continents – Europe and Asia – and is one of the busiest shipping channels in the world. Thousands of vessels cross these waters every day. Taking a Bosphorus cruise tour is also one of the top activities for visitors in Istanbul.
The Highlights of Historic Istanbul
Istanbul. There are few places like it in the world. The hilly, sprawling city welcomes visitors with unfamiliar sights and sounds. There are million things to do in Istanbul, so first-time visitors need to be selective. These are our must see places in Istanbul.