Tips for Visiting Auschwitz
When people travel, they don’t often consider visiting the dark places in a country or city. Poland has a great share of historical sites, and Auschwitz is definitely one of the must-visit sites in this eastern European country. Yes, the former concentration camp is an intense visit, but it tells a story that needs to be experience firsthand. Located about an hour and a half outside of Krakow in the small city of Oświęcim, there are...
What it means to be an American
I was sitting on a small cushion on the floor of a tea house in Olomouc, a medium-sized city in the Czech Republic whose population increases by a third whenever university classes are in session. We had joined our couchsurfing hosts at a meeting of their English-speaking group. I sipped my tea, the heat from the cup thawing out my hands, as I listened to the harsh bubbles of someone inhaling from a hooka behind me. Japanese-,...
Visiting the ancient city of Ayutthaya
We returned to Thailand from Malaysia specifically to celebrate songkran, the Thai new year. After having already spent a couple of months in Thailand, I honestly wasn’t too eager to return just yet. There were other places I wanted to see in SE Asia. However, Tigger was greatly looking forward to songkran, which is celebrated with a countrywide water fight. After doing some research, I discovered that elephants get into the action in...
Visiting the amazingly gorgeous Peles Castle
I am a big fan of castles and similar structures. For most of my adult life, the Versailles Palace outside Paris has been my favorite. I will never forget walking along the streets of the town of Versailles in search of the famed structure. I came to an intersection in the road and looked in both directions to determine which way to go. As soon as I saw the Sun King’s former home, the vision swept my breath away. I’ve seen plenty of...
What to Do in Rome in a Day
This tour is a great answer to the question “What to do in Rome?” especially if you only have a short span of time for your visit.
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