Visiting the Buda side of Budapest

Visiting the Buda side of Budapest

by | Hungary

A visit to Budapest, Hungary clearly showcases its history in the buildings and museums that make up the city today. The hilly Buda side of the city originally housed the royalty and aristocrats. Buildings here often reflect this time in history when the city was...
Visiting Budapest, Hungary

Visiting Budapest, Hungary

by | Hungary

Visiting Budapest, Hungary Brief History This vibrant city hit its pinnacle when it celebrated its 1,000 year anniversary in 1896.  Many of the buildings you see today were commissioned for their millennial celebration.  Unfortunately much of Budapest was destroyed...
Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France

by | European Countries, France

Monet’s Garden at Giverny, France How lucky we are to be able to visit Claude Monet’s beloved garden and home in Giverny, France today.  After viewing Giverny from a train window, Monet made the decision to move his family there.  As a fledgling artist, he was...
Remembering D-Day, 70 Years Later

Remembering D-Day, 70 Years Later

by | France

If you’ve ever wanted to visit the beaches of Normandy, France, this would be a great year. The reason? It’s the 75th anniversary of D-Day.  A time to remember the sacrifices of the allied forces who fought to free a continent from the Nazi regime. When...