An afternoon in Loket

Loket is only about fifteen minutes by car from Karlovy Vary, making it an easy little excursion from the spa…

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The many springs of Karlovy Vary

Despite spending a weekend in the spa town of Karlovy Vary, I never actually visited one of its famous indoor…

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A weekend in Karlovy Vary – where history meets architecture

Karlovy Vary has been famous for its thermal springs for centuries. Although the spa culture truly flourished during the 19th…

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What I learned in the USA and on the way there

This visit to the USA was not my first, but it had been a while, and it was fascinating to…

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Road trip USA – more impressions from along the way

So many of my pictures from this trip didn’t make it in the various posts, but they are also important…

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Road trip USA – eating along the way Part 3

We had arrived in New York City and all of a sudden it was less dining and more snacking. There…

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Road trip USA – New York City from above

New York City should be seen from above at least once, in my opinion. The skyline is truly unique, and…

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Road trip USA – Remembering the World Trade Center

The fall of the World Trade Center towers on 9/11 is unforgettable if you lived through it. A visit to…

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Road trip USA – taking in a Broadway Show

From the moment we decided on a stay in New York City during our road trip, we also knew a…

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Road trip USA – Walking The High Line until Little Island

When I first heard about the High Line from a friend, I was intrigued, even more so after looking it…

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