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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – LIECHTENSTEIN
Tucked in between Switzerland and Austria is the double landlocked principality of Liechtenstein. A small country of 160 sq km/62 sq miles, it lies entirely within the Alps. Despite its small size Liechtenstein is highly industrialized, cultured, and maintains a high standard of living. It holds strong ties with Switzerland yet retains its own identity.…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – WIELICZKA SALT MINES (POLAND)
Outside of Krakow, Poland you will find a small town named Wieliczka. Wieliczka is home to one of the oldest salt mines in European history. Starting back in the 13th century, the Wieliczka Salt Mine evolved into one of Poland’s greatest industries. The mine was in operation for almost seven centuries – up until the…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – PRAGUE
I have been enamoured with the Czech city of Prague for many years. I love the blending of old and new – architecture and culture of time past in a world making fresh marks around it. Prague is no exception (from the photos I see). I look forward to the day I can view it…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – RIALTO BRIDGE
Completed in 1591 C.E., Venice’s Rialto Bridge is its oldest and most famous. For centuries this famed bridge was the only passage across the waters of Grand Canal by foot. This stunning stone bridge was erected to replace a former wooden bridge that was deemed unsafe (and probably not as eye-pleasing). The honour of the…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – COSTA DEL SOL
The pale gray skies are weighted with rain that comes down in a slow drizzle. The air is cool and damp, so much that you can both smell and feel it. A peek of sun is wanted yet I must rely on my imagination for now. Today is the last of the sunshine series and…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – COLOGNE CATHEDRAL, GERMANY
My first trip to Europe was with my dear friend Izabela. After spending three weeks in England I met up with her in Amsterdam. That began our super fast fun 3.5 week tour of The Continent. One of our stops was in city of Cologne (Koln), Germany. The hostel we stayed in was on one side…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT: PIAZZA NAVONA
The city square was a central meeting place in ancient cities. Even in a more recent histories they have maintained that social aspect – a place for citizens to eat, drink, sing, dance, discuss and formulate ideas. In 15th century Rome, over its first stadium, Piazza Navona was built. Later, during his papacy, Pope Innocent X shaped…
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SUNDAY’S SPECIAL SPOT – TRANSYLVANIA
Hallowe’en is just around the corner and this will be the finale of my eerie series. So why not end off where Bram Stoker began his infamous tale (despite the fact that he never visited Transylvania).Transylvania is found in the central region of Romania, encompassed to the east and south by the stunning Carpathian Mountains.…
