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
What do you get when you combine an open-air museum with a trendy tourist shopping area? You get one of the oldest historical neighborhoods of Athens, Plaka, known for its beautiful buildings, Byzantine churches, touristy shops, cafes, and taverns.
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.
What is there not to love about Prague? If it was possible to sum up Prague in one location, which it isn’t, the Charles Bridge would be that location. Yet, it has a life all its own.