Tag: Churches and Cathedrals
Brno, Czech Republic is home to a couple of unique burial spaces. The city’s recently rediscovered Ossuary was the final resting spot of tens of thousands of residents. The …
In cities with extensive histories and generations of residents, there is often a tricky question: what do you do with those people when they are no longer living and …
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 …
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 …
Granada, Spain is filled with beautiful historic sites to visit. While La Alhambra is the focus for most visitors (and rightfully so), there are several other places also worth …
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. …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Europe, Favorite Stories & Experiences, France, History, News, Tips, & Reviews, Paris, Travel Commentary, Travel Guides 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 …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Europe, Evora, Food, Food & Drink, History, Lisbon, Museums, Portugal, Travel Guides Portugal is filled with beautiful historic towns & cities. Thanks to being a small country, it’s easy to access many of them on a day trip if you are …
No visit to Barcelona is complete without seeing the works of famed architect Antoni Gaudí. From the lampposts in Plaça Reial to Palau Güell near La Rambla to the …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Barcelona, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides The historic Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is an easy place to get lost & to lose yourself. There are ancient sights around every corner, interspersed with museums, bars, and …
From November 27th to January 14th, the sun never rises in Tromsø, Norway. During the shortest days, there is only a little bit of light in the sky during …
The Old Town of Stockholm, called Gamla Stan, is the focal point of most visitors’ trips to Stockholm. It’s easy to see why. With walkable streets, gorgeous old architecture, …
The Chapel of Bones (Capela dos Ossos) in Faro, Portugal, is appropriately named. There’s no questioning this when you step inside. While some may think of the chapel as …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Asia, Culture, Day Trips & Tours, Food, Food & Drink, History, Hong Kong, Macau, Travel Guides Although there are plenty of things to do in Hong Kong, there’s an entirely different experience to be had in Macau, which is just an hour or so away …
The southern coast of Finland is dotted with thousands of islands. The islands range from small rocks in the sea to larger entities that hold entire towns. Among these larger …
It didn’t take long for me to start to believe that Tallinn, Estonia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, particularly Old Town Tallinn. Upon leaving …
I arrived in Riga, Latvia early in the morning before my hotel room was ready. I left my suitcase at the hotel, and set off to explore the Old …
After my first day in Copenhagen was spent mostly indoors, nicer weather on my second day meant that I could spend it wandering around the city. After another massive …
Faro is a city that sits on the coast of the Algarve in Portugal. It sits on the Ria Formosa lagoon, so naturally fishing is one of the key …
Jonathan Sacks Last updated: March 18, 2023 Art & Architecture, Beer & Breweries, Culture, Europe, Food, Food & Drink, History, Mallorca, Museums, Spain, Travel Guides Mallorca is the largest of the sun-soaked Balearic Islands off the coast of Spain. The capital, Palma de Mallorca, is a lovely place to pass the time, with activities ranging …
