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Next we visited Nemi, which is a charming town that overlooks sparkling lake and claims Diana as the town’s patron goddess according to legend. Nemi is known for their strawberries and delicious strawberry tarts, which of course I tried. These are the …

Paris, quite possibly the most famous city on Earth, a mecca for art lovers, history buffs, and, of course, star crossed lovers. Looking for hostels in Paris proved troublesome at first- on Hostel World and Hostel Bookers, my normal go-to hostel sites, …

It’s tacky and touristy, and you might feel cynical at first, but it could very well be that there is something special at Medjugorje . The main street of the town is overrun with stalls selling religious goods – there’s the expected …

  I was first told to go to Split when I was in Barcelona, and was at a hostel talking to a girl from Croatia. “OK,” I said, “So I should go to Dubrovnik, Hvar, and Spit?” “Not Spit, Split,” she corrected …

Barcelona is awash with sunny beaches, breathtaking art, great food, and an electric nightlife make it the Spanish city beloved by many. Touring the Gothic quarter of Barcelona, you’ll encounter the remains of Roman settlements and reminders of the Spanish civil war, …

Here is the long overdue coverage of my forth of July: What an unusual forth of July! Truly this year’s celebration of my nation’s independence is not one I’ll soon forget. American ex-pat and long time friend Jaclyn was eager to plan …