Beauty and perfection, these are the words used to describe what is now called the Bust of Queen Nefertiti. The name Nefertiti is translated as “A Beautiful Woman has Come’’ ( Tyldesley 2016). If the name sounds familiar it is probably due to the fact that her name is a staple within the history of … Read more
Berlin – Urban living
When coming to Berlin we weren’t quite sure what to expect. London is numerous in its descriptions and Amsterdam is quickly becoming a travel favorite but Berlin is not advertised nearly as much as the other two even though it is just as much a major city and cultural landmark. Germany is once again characterized … Read more
Trains Trains and more Trains!!!!
There is no denying that the best way to travel in Europe is by train. The views are spectacular, different, serene, and old. Every train I have been on gave me good, bad, and educational experiences. I learned that a visitor should bring an electronic device that doesn’t require WiFi (i.e. Kindle, Nook, pre-downloaded games … Read more
Little Bohemia
Before Prague was a bustling city, it was once used as a trading route linking Southern and Northern Europe. This area by the Vltava River contains relics dating back to the Paleolithic period of geologic history. It wasn’t until the 4th-6th centuries AD that we see the rise of the Slavs followed by … Read more
The Netherlands – A day in Amsterdam
The day in Amsterdam officially started when we took the tram at Amsterdam Sloterdijk and headed for the city center. Amsterdam is interesting in that the further from the city center the more modern the buildings and architecture are, it’s the main part of the city that holds the centuries old character and charm. The … Read more
Traveling
Once we finished with our time in london it was time to begin the long journey to Amsterdam. While we do have Eurorail Passes they do not work within the UK so instead we took a bus to Brussels (a fraction of the cost of the train, but longer) as our entrance vehicle into Europe. … Read more