Tag: museums
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Bastogne!
Bastogne, Belgium, the centerpiece of the Ardennes. For a very long time I’ve wanted to visit the Ardennes. Its steeped place in history has always held a special place in my fascination. The passage through Belgium, from Germany to France, is literally soaked in the blood of past wars. It has a draw to it.…
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The Heineken Experience.
As someone who has never been opposed to stopping for a beer, it should come as no surprise that I also like a good brewery tour. The Heineken Experience, in Amsterdam is just such a thing. Right at the start I have to say that I had a great time on the tour. Both the…
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A Story About Amsterdam
Originally this post was going to be a rant about how disastrous my attempt at getting to Amsterdam turned out to be, then I decided that no one really wants to read about me getting screwed by United Airlines. So, we will move along in a more upbeat manner. I plan on ranting a bit…
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Bucherest, Romania. A First Look at Eastern Europe.
Bucharest, Romania is one of those cities that takes work. It’s not going to give up its secrets to you easily, or all at once. You have to wade into it’s streets and alleyways and search around for yourself. Though a member of the European Union, Romania is not part of the so-called, Schengen Zone.…
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Istanbul, Jewel on the Bosporus.
I was in Turkey back in the 80s but never really hit any of the major cities. Wandering around the deserts in the East made me want to return. And, after 30 some years, I finally managed to do so. Obviously, Istanbul was an absolute must-stop destination. So many different travel segments have been done…
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The Wonders of Crete.
Okay, to start with this post probably should have been called the wonders of Heraklion, but Heraklion is in Crete so, there you go! Considering I had a singular vision of what Crete would be before I left, I’m super happy that I went. Crete (or the Heraklion area) is worth your travel time. Getting…
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Athens. Athens. Athens.
I think it’s safe to say that everyone knows where Athens is. It’s such an enormous seat of history and myth that it still demands a place among the great stops in the world of travel. I have personally been wanting to hit up Athens ever since I started reading Greek Mythology. It’s one of…
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A Couple Days in Burgos, Spain.
The municipality of Burgos is located in the northeastern section of Spain. Burgos is the capital of the Burgos area, within the autonomous area of Castille, and It holds about 180,000 people. The town is beautifully situated and has a charm equal with other medieval towns in Europe. In summer, when I was visiting, the…