My first visit to London was a last-minute trip. I was about to turn 30 and my lifelong goal of traveling abroad before this milestone birthday was quickly evaporating. On a Thanksgiving bargain — roundtrip airfare for only $230! —
The Coast and Countryside of England
A self-proclaimed anglophile and history buff, I had often wanted to explore the British coastline. Countless novels in British Literature illustrated Brighton as a summer playground to Londoners in need of salt air to improve their health. History books are
The Hills Are Alive in Salzburg
It’s six o’clock. I know this not by glancing at my watch but because the church bells are chiming as I sit on my chaise lounge, double windows overlooking the Salzburg River and the Hohensalzburg Fortress at the top of
Exploring Ghent, Belgium: What to See and Do
Belgium is a charming country to visit, and on one recent trip, I was able to explore Ghent, Belgium. The capital of East Flanders, Ghent (pronounced Gent) is a port city where the Scheldt and Leie Rivers meet. The town
Seeing Italy by Car
For years, I had heard tales of friends visiting Italy either by cruise ship or by a tour guide in order to see multiple locations. Not one who likes to travel in large groups and be dictated by others’ schedules,
Visiting a Hungarian Bath in Budapest
I didn’t know much about Budapest before my recent trip to the capital city of Hungary. What I did know was Hungarian bathhouses were popular. I couldn’t miss out an the experience so I asked my the locals which bathhouse