Santorini had been a place that I had dreamed of visiting for many years, and this year was the time to finally visit. I knew that Santorini had become a hotspot for the tourist and Instagram crowd, especially for that famed sunset view from Oia, but
Where Santorini can be crowded and busy, Naxos is quiet and laid back. That doesn't mean it suffers from a lack of activities or historical sights. In the 3 days I was there I relaxed and learned about Greek history and culture, without the crowds of
It was a cold, Friday morning when I visited the Jewish Quarter of Prague. Over the centuries, starting in the 13th century, Jews were banned from living many places within Prague, and settled into the ghetto. Today it is thriving ...
The charm of Bruges became evident as I walked, charming medieval buildings, fronting narrow cobblestone streets, with narrow sidewalks. My intended path would take me down several streets, through alleyways, the Markt and finally over the canal.
A strong smell of incense fills the air. Smoke from the incense rises to the ceiling, mixing with the sunlight streaming through ornate windows. Perhaps this is fitting, St. Vitus is an active Church, with the priests going about their daily routines.