Whether you have been to Athens before, or this is your first trip, you can see the best of this ancient city in one day. Before you arrive I would recommend you bone up on your Greek mythology and the rich and extensive history of Greece. Even though we have all seen pictures of the…
Five Reasons Why You Still Need a Good Guide Book
Our philosophy when we travel focuses on finding the significance in what we see and do from an historical and cultural perspective. We want to appreciate the art we see and the historical icons we visit as much as the food that we eat. We toured the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg as part of…
Schnitzel, Football and Beer
The evening was warm for May and the beer gardens were open. We decided to forgo the touristy Hofbrauhaus during our stay in Munich, instead heading to a place more favoured by locals, the Augustiner Keller just around the corner from our hotel. The tradition in Germany is to ferment their beer underground, using the…
Mediterranean Cruise: A Sample of Europe (Part 1)
Travelling in Europe is a grand and exhilarating adventure. Perhaps too grand. The prospect of choosing one country or one single destination can be daunting for most travelers, especially those who have never visited Europe before. If you are interested in testing the proverbial waters consider a Mediterranean Cruise. Part 1 – Making the Decision…