If you are in the south of France, and near Avignon, the "Palais des Papes" is an absolute must and is in fact a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was both a fortress and a palace to 6 Popes through a large part of the 14th century (1309-1376). It remained the property of the Pope …
Skiing in Norway? Probably not your first choice or for most people. How can it compete with the glitz, glamour and après skis of the Alps? It doesn't have the verticals or expansive terrain of Canada, so it can’t claim that. The only thing it can do is be different. Instead focus on making sure …
It's not a contest or a competition, but rather a healthy debate - Warsaw verses Krakow. If you only have a limited time in Poland (as I did), which do you choose (if you have to) - Krakow or Warsaw?...
I was both looking forward to and dreading my visit to Auschwitz. I could barely sleep the night before, not from excitement but from anxiety, intense dreams and nightmares. Here’s my thoughts and images from my visit to Auschwitz...
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