The birth place of Mozart, the setting for The Sound Of Music. Salzburg, however, has many other attributes that make it stand out. Fortress Hohensalzburg is a real eye-catcher peaking out high above the baroque towers of the city. The castle in Salzburg is an unmistakable landmark. Salzburg is alsoContinue Reading
What better way to conquer my fear of heights than by paragliding in the surrounding mountains of Innsbruck? I will never forget the thrill of floating off the mountain tops and getting a bird’s eye view of the world beneath me. This is an experience I will always remember.Continue Reading
Prešeren Plaza is the most central point in Ljubljana. The plaza owes its name to France Prešeren, the most influential poet in Slovenian literature, whose monument is located in the middle of the plaza. The poet’s glance is directed towards a sculpture of his forbidden love and muse, Julia Primic,Continue Reading
In the northwest area of Graz lies Gösting, the 13th city district of Graz. It is located between the river Mur and the Plabutsch mountain. On the north-west end of this borough is where you find the ruins of Gösting Castle. The first record of the castle dates back toContinue Reading
The Pestsäule is one of the most notable pieces of sculpture in Vienna and is located on Der Graben. This work of art is Vienna’s tribute to those who fell victim to the bubonic plague in 1679. It is said that Emperor Leopold I promised to erect a spectacularContinue Reading
Two days ago I set foot for the very first time in Budapest, the capital of Hungary. I fell in love with many parts of this “Old World” city, however, one particular landmark is well branded in my memory. One of the most iconic landmarks is the SzéchenyiContinue Reading
It’s been two hundred and three years, fifty-nine presidents, six world cups, and one Nobel Prize winner. To this day the country of Colombia continues to be a free and proud nation. Men and women looking to the future with enthusiasm, working hard to make the best possible spiritual, physicalContinue Reading
Three days ago Google celebrated the 161st birthday of Antonio Gaudí, the eccentric Catalan architect responsible for one of Barcelona’s most symbolic basilica, La Sagrada Familia. Since 1992 the Vatican has tried to canonize Gaudí, and in recent years, those in favor of his beatification say they have proof that he canContinue Reading
Florence is one of the most captivating cities I have ever seen. For me it was love at first sight. Absolutely stunning from every angle. Saturated with ancient history and surrounded with Renaissance architecture. No wonder this city was named Firenze. It blossoms with unpretentious beauty. Florence is likeContinue Reading