Art & Architecture

Basque artist Eduardo Chillida lived most of his life in Donostia-San Sebastián, Spain. His work is on display in many locations around Basque Country. In San Sebastián, it’s possible …

The Vizcaya Bridge near Bilbao, Spain is like no bridge you’ve ever seen. It was the first ever transporter bridge built in the world, and it’s one of the …

The San Telmo Museum in San Sebastián is the oldest museum in the Basque region. Inside its beautiful buildings, you’ll find a great introduction to Basque history & culture. …

Kilmainham Gaol is the most famous prison in Dublin. Many well-known historical figures found themselves in its cells when it was in operation. During the Great Famine, its solitary …

The art world in Bilbao is centered around the Guggenheim, and with good reason. When it opened in 1997, the Guggenheim transformed the city. It helped turn Bilbao into …

Once a medieval port, Dalkey, Ireland is now home to Ireland’s rich & famous. Even if you can’t afford to move there, a day trip from Dublin to Dalkey …

Blarney Castle is one of the most famous castles in Ireland. It’s located just outside of Cork. The Blarney Stone at the top of the tower is legendary in …

One of the most iconic views in Killarney, Ireland is Ross Castle, a 15th century castle on the edge of Lough Leane, the largest of Killarney’s lakes. The castle …

The West of Ireland has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. Killarney is the jumping-off point for many scenic routes including the Ring of Kerry, Dingle, …

There’s no shortage of beautiful, historic castles in Ireland. Near Cork, of course, is the famous Blarney Castle. However, there’s another castle that’s even closer to the city: Blackrock …

If you’ve seen photos of Rotterdam, chances are you’ve seen Erasmusbrug, the bridge spanning the Nieuwe Maas river. Just across Erasmusbrug to the south of the Rotterdam city center …

Morioka is a great base for making day trips around the Tohoku region. One of the more unique day trips from Morioka is to Tono, a nearby city steeped …

The Scheldt River passes through Antwerp, Belgium. While most of the city, including its historic center, are on the eastern side of the river, newer sections were added on …

Castel Beseno is one of five major castles near Trento, Italy. While each of them have their own appeal, Castel Beseno is perhaps the most picturesque. During my trip …

As I watched flames consume the roof of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, I thought back to my last proper trip to Paris. It was January 2013. Paris …