Verona is known for its association to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the city also has a Roman amphitheater, fascinating bridges and historic churches. Casa di Giulietta (Juliet’s Balcony) in Verona If you ever read William…
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Dear Pre-School Class: Seeing Vienna, Bratislava, and Budapest
We took a trip to see Vienna with its Gothic churches, Budapest, ‘the Paris of the East’ and Bratislava with its futuristic bridge and medieval old town. First we went to Vienna and saw the…
Venice: Spectacular Ride Down the Grand Canal
We will be staying one night in Venice on our way to the Croatian coast to my husband’s conference in Dubrovnik. My husband and I spent a vacation just the two of us several years…
Dear Pre-School Class
Our son is writing letters to his class. This is his first letter. We’ll share these as we go from one adventure to another! Last week I got to see both sets of grandparents and…
Two Days in Budapest: The Paris of the East
The Hungarian Parliament is a magnificent Neo-Gothic structure on the banks of the Danube River and is a sight a to behold. The city is filled with stunning architecture such as this and is nicknamed “The Paris of the East.”
What to See in Two Days in Prague
Prague has a complex history, ruled by Hapsburgs, Communists and faced with religious strife. We will only be there for two days, so we will barely scratch the surface of this unique place that includes…
Top Ten: What to See in Vienna
Top Ten Sights in Vienna
Follow Along on Our Trip to Europe
Join David, Drew and I as we explore Europe this spring on this blog. I will be sharing our experiences and what we learn about the world. Come and explore with us, there is a…
See Quirky Bratislava
Bratislava is about an hour from Vienna and is worth checking out with its fun street sculptures, upside down pyramid building and what has been nicknamed the Soviet’s UFO Bridge. The major sites can be…