Europe

Greetings From… The Vatican

I thought this would be the perfect week to share some photos of St. Peter’s Basilica—the world’s largest church, located in the world’s smallest sovereign


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Bavaria

Fairytale Castles of Europe

Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany — Commissioned by “Mad” King Ludwig II, this 19th century Romanesque Revival castle is prominently perched in the Bavarian Alps near Fussen, Germany.


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Terceira, Azores, Portugal

Photo Essay: Colorful Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal

The other night I watched an episode of House Hunters International (one of my favorite TV shows) which showcased a young couple searching for a new home


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Lisbon Portugal

Top 10: Things To Do in Lisbon, Portugal

Called “A Cidade Branca” (“The White City”) for how the sunlight illuminates its aged limestone walls, Portugal’s capital enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate and idyllic


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sao miguel, azores

Paradise Found: Terra Nostra Park, São Miguel Island

Fragrant cedars, stately oaks and ancient tree ferns reach up toward the sky… Gentle creeks trickle into swan-filled lily ponds… Meandering footpaths wind along serpentine


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Siena Italy

Snapshot: Siena, Italy

Siena is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Unlike Venice or Rome however, I didn’t have a mental picture of what


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Snapshot: Budva, Montenegro

Budva, Montenegro is pretty far off the beaten path as far as European vacation destinations go. In fact, the small nation of Montenegro itself is


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Istanbul Turkey

Top 10: Things To Do in Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul is one of the most dynamic, beautiful and exciting cities in the world. You could easily spend weeks there and still not see everything.


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Sintra Portugal

Snapshot: Sintra, Portugal

For a relatively small town, Sintra, Portugal is chock-full of sights. Perched high in the forested mountains northwest of Lisbon, it’s only a forty-minute train


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Off the Beaten Path Europe: Gradara, Italy

Have you ever been surprised by a place that you’d never even heard of before? That’s how I felt when I spent an afternoon in


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