Night in the Eternal City!

Rome is a city that is difficult to describe. You have to visit this beautiful city and experience it for yourself. This cosmopolitan city is the capital of Italy.  There are nearly 3,000 years of globally influential art, architecture, ancient ruins, and culture on display... and then there's the delicious food!   There are many famous... Continue Reading →

Bravo Brașov!

On my intensive one day trip to Transylvania, I visited beautiful castles, such as Bran Castle, Rasnov Fortress, but one place that I wished I had more time to explore was Brașov. This city is amazing, surrounded by the Carpathian mountains. This amazing city its known for its medieval Saxon walls and bastions, the towering Gothic-style Black... Continue Reading →

Minuit à Paris!

Which city is the best one to spend your evening wondering around? The City of Lights, Paris, of course. I have been to this city on numerous occasions, at different times of the day but the night time is the most striking for me. I find that when you don't have the pressure to visit... Continue Reading →

Storming the Râșnov Fortress!

The ancient site of the Fortress of Râșnov is situated in Brașov county, Râșnov area in Romania. The site is very interesting, mainly because of its position on the top of a hill. From this vantage point, you have the nicest views of the mountains that surround it. This place was built with the intention of... Continue Reading →

Count Vlad Dracul, a.k.a. Dracula!

The Bran Castle is situated in the vicinity of Brasov. It is a national monument and landmark in Romania. The fortress is situated on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia. Commonly known as "Dracula's Castle"   Dracula (literally meaning 'little dragon') is a fictitious character whose name derives from the appellation given to Vlad Tepes, the... Continue Reading →

Happy New Year!

  The year of 2017 was a year of new challenges for me. I never thought I would manage to write 96+ blogs in a space of seven months, but here I am still going strong. I came up with a few resolutions for the new year that is approaching. Some of my new resolutions... Continue Reading →

The Warming Orange Glow!

The stunning Bavarian capital of Munich is situated in southern Germany. The city has numerous museums, and centuries old buildings.  The city is known for its annual Oktoberfest celebration and its beer halls, including the famed Hofbräuhaus, founded in 1589. In the old town, central Marienplatz contains landmarks such as the Neo-Gothic Neues Rathaus (town hall),... Continue Reading →

Viva La Sevilla!

In the southern part of Spain, in the region of Andalucia you will find the beautiful city of Seville. Famous for Flamenco dancing, and stunning Gothic architecture, Seville is bursting with antique charm.     Seville is universally famous for being a joyous town. While the Sevillians are known for their wit and sparkle, the... Continue Reading →

Bohemian Beauty!

The Bohemian city of  Prague is one of the most  beautiful cities in Europe. The capital of Czech Republic, its history goes back millennia. The beer there is supposed to be the best in Europe. Visitors from all the world come to view this incredible city. The 1989 Velvet Revolution that freed the Czechs from communism... Continue Reading →

Que bonita Salamanca!

This city of Salamanca has a history dating back to the Celtic era. It is famous for its sandstone architecture, and for its University.  Founded in the 1100s and a key intellectual centre in the 15th-16th centuries, the university continues to add to the city’s vibrancy with its international student population. The famous cathedral is stunning,... Continue Reading →

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