Like many medieval towns, it's best years and peak population (30,000) are well behind it. This formerly walled city dates back to the 5th century. There are now about 4,000 inhabitants but Viviers remains remarkably well preserved. Cars are heavily restricted (largely due to the narrow streets) and its cobbled rues are welcoming. The town …
Tag: History
Poland: Krakow vs. Warsaw
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?...
Poland: My Visit to Auschwitz
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...
The Amsterdam Series (Part 2) – The Anne Frank House
There are a whole lot of reasons to visit Amsterdam but this should be at the top of your list. The Anne Frank House/Museum. Here it is...
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