My final destination in my post-graduation European trip was Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. There are many things to do in this city and I particularly like the variety in food, especially in meats. Duck, rabbit, deer, geese, and wild boar meat are quite common in restaurants throughout the city. From high-end restaurants …
After I left Amsterdam, I traveled to the beautiful, and quite similar, city of Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. This Scandinavian city located in between the Danish mainland of Jutland and Sweden is surrounded by the sea on three sides, giving Copenhagen some of the most splendid waterside views next to the many canals, harbors, …
I had the pleasure of visiting Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, during my European trip this summer. This was my first time in the Netherlands, and within a few days the Netherlands became one of my favorite countries in Europe. The Netherlands is a highly civilized country, with modern and well-maintained infrastructure, a very safe …
During my stay in Kraków, Poland, I took a day-trip to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the Nazi concentration camp that murdered over 1.1 million people, the highest death toll out of all Nazi concentration camps by a significant margin. Auschwitz is by far the most famous extermination camp set up by Nazi Germany to carry out the “Final …
A few weeks ago I visited the city of Kraków in Poland. Kraków used to be the capital of Poland and is one of the oldest cities in Europe, retaining much of its beautiful medieval architecture. I decided to visit Kraków because I had heard from many people that it is the best place to …
I had the pleasure of visiting Kraków, Poland during my trip to Europe this summer. Kraków is the former capital of Poland and is one of the most beautiful cities I’ve been to. Many of the buildings are from the medieval period, and the main square is the largest medieval market square in Europe. Although …
I have been pretty inactive on social media in the past few weeks because my phone was stolen while I was traveling in Budapest, Hungary. Losing your phone is very inconvenient in this day and age, when so much activity and business has moved to mobile platforms. Not having Google maps in my palm made …
France has always been among my favorite places to travel ever since I first visited the country many years ago. This nation is known for its sophistication, its rich cultural heritage, and its romantic atmosphere, and I find these descriptions pretty accurate. I admire how proud the French are about their country and their culture. …
A few days ago I visited Versailles. The Palace of Versailles, along with the gardens and the park, is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been to, and I’ve been to many places. Situated a few miles from Paris, Versailles used to be the home of the Kings of France since Louis XIV. …
Paris, the most visited city in the world. There are many popular conceptions of Paris, some positive, others negative. There are those that say Paris is the most beautiful and romantic city on the planet, while others talk about how dirty the streets of Paris are and claim that Parisians are rude and the whole …