Akko and its thousands of years of history
An ancient city in the far north of Israel, Acre or Akko is one of the oldest cities in the world,...
My first impressions from Bethlehem and West Bank Wall
Bethlehem is more than a religious duty or a romantic view of a church. It has life, and stories th…
Jerusalem: A photo journey
Is it even possible to capture the beauty of Jerusalem in just one post? For history and spirituality, few places come close to Jerusalem....
Within the walls of Jerusalem
Before Columbus, they say, Jerusalem was thought of as the center of Earth. Today, the treasured,...
Switzerland’s sweet-heart, Lucerne
To travelers, Lucerne conjures many sights and feelings. Tranquil, pristine, and nestled at the foot of Mount Pelatus, Lucerne has long...
The harmony of Colmar
The trip to Strasbourg was a relief. While Paris was blanketed in gray smoke, Strasbourg came out as a surprise with occasional fluffy,...
Freiburg: Germany’s huge eco-gem
Sitting at the foot of the Black forests wooded slopes, Freiburg is a sunny, cheerful town, adorned…
Bruges: A fairy-tale sojourn
Romantic cobblestoned streets, dreamy canals, crooked bridges, comfy sidewalk cafes, houses looking…
Heidelberg: Town that inspires artists
Ever wondered that artists, authors, composers, and painters would come, see, and get inspired by a ruined castle by the river. And this...
Going cuckoo for a magical charm of Ghent
Ghent might be less renowned than its classy neighbor Bruges, but it is still bags full of history …
