What a whirlwind of a weekend in Brugge (Bruges), it went by in a blur! And not just because of the speed of the Eurostar, the upside of which means you can do Brugge in a weekend.… Read the rest
Brugge Is A Blur – 5 Must Dos
Highlights of Auxerre
Auxerre. The name comes out in a sigh of awed appreciation of such a beautiful city and indeed the highlights of Auxerre are the embodiment of French delight. Of all the picturesque places that we have visited across the Haute-Savoie, Côte-d’Or and Burgundy regions of France, this is one of the best.… Read the rest
Cesky Krumlov Castle
The centerpiece of the stunning medieval town of Cesky Krumlov (Český Krumlov) is its magnificent castle complex. The castle, founded by the Vítkovci family in the 13th Century, is one of the largest in Central Europe. The castle reflects a blend of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architectural styles shaped by centuries of expansion and renovation.… Read the rest
Konopiste Castle
Konopiste (Konopiště) Castle is one of the most prominent historical landmarks in the Czech Republic. Situated near the town of Benešov, approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Prague, Konopiště stands as a symbol of both medieval architecture and the personal legacy of the late Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.… Read the rest