An Introduction To Budapest We can’t say enough about Budapest. It’s a beautiful place and it’s easy to get around in with an efficient and extensive public transportation system. The heart of the city is the Danube River with its banks adorned with magnificent buildings from the Parliament building to Buda Castle, Cathedrals and churches.Continue reading “Budapest, Hungary”
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Today’s Image • The Yellow Submarine
Look familiar? It has a surprising similarity to the The Yellow Submarine in the 1968 animated musical fantasy film by the Beatles based on the song sung by Ringo. This Yellow Submarine sits outside the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco in Monte Carlo. It is named Submarine Anorep 1 and was built in 1966, which was theContinue reading “Today’s Image • The Yellow Submarine”
Visiting The Rhône River Valley
Touring Through The Heart Of France Overlooked in favor of Paris, Rome, the Mediterranean beaches and the Alps, the Rhône region of France extends up the heart of France from Marseille on the Mediterranean, through historic Avignon, and includes Arles, the Roman city of Vienne, Lyon, France’s culinary heart and west of the Rhône inContinue reading “Visiting The Rhône River Valley”
An Atlas Of Destinations
Looking to travel? Interested in information on a specific destination? Click on any of the maps below for quick access to collections of links for articles on destinations grouped by region. Information on hundreds of cities, featuring character, attractions, using public transportation and more. ENTER SEARCH TERM Join Us Haven’t joined us yet? Sign upContinue reading “An Atlas Of Destinations”
In Remembrance Of D-Day
Sunset at a very special beach. Erected in the surf at the invasion beach designated Omaha, this memorial is dedicated to the allied soldiers who stormed the beaches on June 6th, 1944 in Normandy France. Still today it remains the single largest seaborne assault ever, involving 156,000 soldiers being put ashore that day along withContinue reading “In Remembrance Of D-Day”
Getting Around Prague
Prague is a fascinating city with a number of historic districts. The most convenient and cost-effective way to get around Prague is to use public transportation either by metro, tram, and bus. The city has an extensive network of public transportation that covers all the major tourist destinations and neighborhoods. The metro system consists ofContinue reading “Getting Around Prague”
