Category: Destinations
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Hotel Review- Corinthia: Budapest
The stylish Neoclassical hotel has been a staple of Budapest since it was first built in 1896. When I was first looking into visiting Budapest, I wanted to treat myself to a nice hotel, and the Corinthia fit the bill. The luxurious nature of the hotel is immediately evident from the facade outside, and continues…
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Discover Berlin Through Art and History
Berlin is the first Germany city I ever visited and remains one of my favorites to this day. Compared to the castles, the half timbered houses, and the baroque churches, however, the concrete brutalism of Berlin tends to leave something to be desired, architecturally speaking. To be fair, I’ve only ever visited the city in…
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Museum Highlight- American Airpower Museum
Just about an hour from Manhattan, Long Island’s American Airpower Museum is a hidden gem for airplane enthusiasts. The museum was established in the late 90s with the intention of preserving historical aircraft. This mostly lends itself towards having an extensive collection of WWII memorabilia. One of the things that I really liked about this…
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Iconic 8-Day German Roadtrip Itinerary
Germany has a rich history and plenty of towns that reflect both its medieval past and it’s forward-thinking future. As of 2024, Germany is the seventh most visited country in the world so you know there’s got to be a ton to see and do! I have been lucky enough to visit Germany several times,…
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Hotel Review- The Rubens at the Palace: London
Looking for a way to treat yourself on your next visit to London? Look no farther than a stay at The Rubens at the Palace. The Rubens at the Palace is a historic 5-star hotel located just behind Buckingham Palace (hence the name), and actually overlooks the Royal Mews. I’ve mentioned a few other London…
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Museum Review: Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts
Looking for a little culture to go with your spa day? Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts is located only a short walk away from the city’s iconic Széchenyi Thermal Baths. Having spent most of the day at said thermal baths, I arrived at the museum only about 90 minutes prior to it closing. I waffled…
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Highlights of Nuremberg’s Medieval History
Continuing my subconscious to visit as many medieval towns as possible on my road trip through Germany, I found myself in Nuremberg. Nuremberg has a rich medieval history with gothic churches, a medieval artisan market and a castle overlooking the city, fully incorporated into surrounding walls that once defended the town. These days, Nuremberg is…
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Can’t Miss Day Tours Out of Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland is one of my favorite places to visit. Between the short flight from NYC and the convenience of it’s tourism infrastructure, it makes for the perfect trip for new and experienced travelers alike! Iceland’s capitol city Reykjavik is the perfect starting point for a plethora of adventures out in the country. With Iceland’s tourism…
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Hotel Review- New York City: Hotel Indigo Lower East Side
Being from New York myself, I very rarely have the opportunity to experience a New York City hotel. Recently, I was able to stay overnight in Hotel Indigo Lower East Side and I seized the chance with both hands. Longtime readers may have noticed that I’m a pretty big fan of the Hotel Indigo brand.…
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Visiting Drachenburg Castle
Caution: Here Be Dragons. Just kidding- but the Neo-Gothic Drachenburg Castle is named for its location on the Drachenfels hill (or Dragon’s Rock in English) and they really lean into the medieval styling. Schloss Drachenburg is located in Königswinter, just South of Bonn and an easy commute from Cologne. There is a direct train from…