“If you are lucky enough to have lived in Paris as a young man, then wherever you go for the rest of your life it stays with you, for Paris is a moveable feast” – Ernest Hemingway My favorite heroine put it perfectly so what can I say about Paris that hasn’t already been said? […]
Brussels and Luxembourg
May 22, 2009 by 6 Comments
More often than not the Benelux countries of Belgium and Luxembourg go unvisited as most people tend to stay in the Netherlands for the comforts, or not, of Amsterdam and the windmills that are more familiar. However, both countries have a national identity all their own. Brussels, the capital of Belgium is one of the […]
Amsterdam Has it All
May 20, 2009 by 4 Comments
Amsterdam is “that” city to many people. What “that” means is up to the person because in Amsterdam any of “that” can be had. Amsterdam has some of the best museums and unique culture in Europe. Amsterdam is one of the prettiest and most scenic cities in the whole world. Amsterdam has a checkered history […]
Eau de Cologne
May 18, 2009 by 3 Comments
Cologne or Köln in German is a city of one million people and has long been known as one of Germany’s great cities to visit and is renowned for its nightlife. Located on the stunning Rhine River, the city shimmers in the Spring sun. Cologne was almost completely destroyed during the Allied invasion of World […]
Ich Bin Ein Berliner
May 17, 2009 by 3 Comments
US President John F. Kenndy said in his famous 1963 speech in Berlin, “All free men, wherever they may live, are citizens of Berlin, and, therefore, as a free man, I take pride in the words “Ich bin ein Berliner.” Berlin is free is so many ways. Few cities in the world have anything on […]
Copenhagen and Malmo
May 16, 2009 by 2 Comments
It had been 9 years since I was first in Copenhagen, the very expensive capital of Denmark, so I didn’t remember everything. I just remembered that it was a gorgeous place with really friendly people-not much has changed. We spent a great day and night in the city which included a 6 hour walking tour […]
Icebar Stockholm
May 14, 2009 by 1 Comment
Perhaps the biggest tourist attraction in all of Stockholm is the Absolut Icebar in the Nordic Hotel. The bar is made out of ice completely, with the exception of the floor. Even the actual bar and glasses are ice. Of course they only serve Absolut vodka drinks and they are not cheap. However, that’s understandable […]
Beautiful Stockholm
May 10, 2009 by 3 Comments
Known for its impeccable style and a population as beautiful as its surroundings, Stockholm is a thoroughly attractive destination and a great place to spend a few days. Whether you’re wandering the crooked, narrow streets of the “Old Town” Gamla Stan or meandering through the broad shopping streets and gorgeous immaculate buildings, its not hard […]
Too Much Tallinn
May 7, 2009 by 7 Comments
I have been in Tallinn since Sunday, this is my second time in Tallinn and let me just say that 4.5 days here is plenty. The town itself, obviously the capital of Estonia, is pretty boring to be honest. The old town is nice with a lot of cool old buildings and a lovely main […]
Tha Bangkok of the Baltics
May 6, 2009 by 4 Comments
Riga, Latvia is quite a place. I had previously been there with my cousin Andy in September 2004 and had a great time and would tell anyone who would listen that Riga was a fun town but super shady, really Russian and a place where you can’t trust anybody. Latvians do have a reputation for […]
