Art & Architecture
Long seen as a city with fantastic culture, Copenhagen, Denmark is filled with excellent museums. Whether you are interested in history, art, science, or technology, there’s a museum for …
Copenhagen is a city that is both historic and modern, sometimes even within the same building. The Nikolaj Copenhagen Contemporary Art Center is an art museum that showcases prominent …
Danish sculptor Bertel Thorvaldsen spent most of his life in Rome, however, this did not prevent him from becoming a popular artist in his native Copenhagen. In 1848, the …
One of the best things to do in any city is to find a high point where you can get a great view. There are a few places where …
Copenhagen, Denmark is filled with interesting museums. The Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek (also known as the Glyptoteket) has the finest collection of art in the city, including works from prominent …
Most visitors to the Czech Republic go to Prague & nowhere else. That’s a shame since there are plenty of great places to see all over the country. Brno …
The wine region of South Moravia has plenty of wineries and plenty of castles. There’s one place that combines both in one: the Bzenec Castle Winery. Bzenec Castle There …
Travel helps us get to know other cultures. We visit new places & experience their customs, food & drink, and other aspects of their lives. But for the most …
The lands of South Moravia have changed hands many times through historical events you may have learned about in school. For example, the Battle of Austerlitz took place just …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Austria, Brno & South Moravia, Culture, Czech Republic, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Food & Drink, History, Travel Guides, Vienna, Wine & Wineries Roughly halfway between Brno, Czech Republic & Vienna, Austria sits a notable area of architectural & landscape beauty in South Moravia. Known as the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape UNESCO World …
All over Europe, there are homes that Jewish people fled in the years leading up to World War II. One such place is Villa Stiassni in Brno, Czech Republic. …
In November 1939, the Soviet Union invaded Finland, its smaller neighbor. Given the might of the Soviet military, they expected to make quick work of taking over the country, …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, History, Kent, London, Museums, Travel Guides Canterbury is one of the most popular day trips from London. The main attraction of the medieval city is Canterbury Cathedral. It’s also filled with other pretty historic architecture. …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Cambridge, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, History, London, Museums, Travel Guides Cambridge is famously the home of the University of Cambridge. The city has been intertwined with the University since its founding in 1209. Thanks to this relationship, Cambridge has …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, England, Europe, Hiking & Outdoors, History, London, Museums, Travel Guides, Windsor When many people imagine England, towns like Windsor are exactly what they picture, filled with castles & history. Most notably the home of Windsor Castle, Windsor is one of …
The City of London is packed with towering skyscrapers & busy streets. However, despite the bedlam, there are still some quiet spots in the area. One of the best …
Underneath Guildhall in London lies one of the most important historic sites from the Roman era of Londinium. Roman buildings such as houses & baths, temples, and more can …
Beneath central London lies some unique history dating back over two thousand years. Back then, Romans controlled the area, known as Londinium. They constructed a variety of buildings such …
Underneath a nondescript office block in central London, not far from the River Thames, lies a hidden portal into London’s extensive past. Some two thousand years ago, Romans ruled …
Granada, Spain has plenty of beautiful architecture & history. In addition to La Alhambra, other historical sites dot the city. One highlight is the San Jerónimo Monastery (Real Monasterio …
