When I was in Slovenia, one of the stops was in Bled, to see Bled Castle and the lake. It is a beautiful area, and I recommend coming to Bled if you are nearby. The castle currently costs 11 Euro for adults. It existed (as proven by a deed) in 1101 and they don't let …
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The central part of Toledo is on top of a steep hill that if you are smart, you will take a ride up or take the escalators (many of them) to the top. You can also take the stairs if you are so inclined, but that would be a substantial workout. If you walk up …
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If you get to the Blue Mosque very early in the morning, you can be in the first batch of people to enter. The Blue Mosque (which is called Sultanahmet Camii by locals) was built in the early 1600s during the reign of Ahmed I. The Ottoman mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because …
It is hard to describe the beauty of Sagrada Familia. I have heard that some people went to it, saw the exterior, which IS marvelous on its own, and thought they had seen all there was to see and had left. They missed a truly exceptional experience. While the outside is a mosaic, sculpture, and …
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The Vaporetto will take you from Venice island to Burano in about 10 minutes, and it's well worth the trip. And, you can continue on to the similarly engaging Murano Island. While Murano is well-known for its glass, the island of Burano is known for its colorful buildings and its lace making. Another …
Flowers are a big thing in Holland, and not just tulips, although those are quite plentiful. The above pictures are from the Keukenhof during high tulip season. Keukenhof (which strangely means Kitchen Garden) and is planted with millions of bulbs every year which leads to magnificent fields of tulips and other flowers as seen above. …
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Park Guell - Barcelona's magnificent park Park Guell is the serendipitous result of a failed planned community. Around the turn of the 20th century, Count Eusebi Guell decided to build a garden community. Only a few of the 60 lots sold. This despite the fact that Gaudi was designing the community buildings, which are what …
Cats are everywhere in Istanbul This is the cat that "guarded" my hotel in Istanbul. He was there each night, and didn't mind people coming or going. People walked around him even though he decided to camp out right on the entry carpet. There are many such cats in Istanbul. The cats are often friendly …
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