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South Africa!
28 Feb 2019

South Africa!

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Travel | 0

My first trip to the African continent was one of the best and most frustrating trips I’ve ever had. Over the next several posts, I’ll share my adventures and tips and thoughts from my time in South Africa, continent number … Continued

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Africa, Bucket List, Family History, South Africa, wanderlust
Freiberg
8 Feb 2019

Freiberg

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Historic Site, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

Freiberg, Germany has a similar story to Kutna Hora. It was a wealthy stronghold due to mining silver and other precious things. However, unlike the Czech city, Freiberg wasn’t abandoned so early on. It continued to grow and change. I … Continued

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Zwinger
8 Feb 2019

Zwinger

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Museum, Photography, Travel | 0

The Zwinger is spectacular! The baroque complex encompasses a beautiful European garden with halls on each side filled with art and antiquities. The main entrance, across a bridge over the moat, is literally crowned. All around the palace sculptures dance … Continued

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Christmas 2018, Dresden, Germany, paintings, palace, porcelain, scientific instruments, Sculpture, Zwinger
Dresden
8 Feb 2019

Dresden

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel | 0

Dresden, Germany is a beautiful city! Once called the Jewel Box of Europe, heavy bombing during World War II reduced to rubble many of the spectacular buildings. Over the seventy years since the war, many have been rebuilt. Frauenkirche The … Continued

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Karlovy Vary
8 Feb 2019

Karlovy Vary

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Day Trips, Photography, Travel | 0

We all have those movies we enjoy watching over and over again even if they aren’t great movies. “The Last Holiday” with Queen Latifah is one of mine. That’s why I made a point to visit Karlovy Vary while in … Continued

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Casino Royale, Christmas 2018, Czech Republic, Grand Hotel Pupp, healing waters, Karlovy Vary, Last Holiday, spa town
Vysehrad
8 Feb 2019

Vysehrad

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites | 0

The Prague Castle wasn’t always the only castle in the city. Vysehrad perched on a hill over the river just around a bend to the south. I figured out what it was before I knew what is was because the … Continued

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Kutna Hora
8 Feb 2019

Kutna Hora

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

Not far from Prague, the small town of Kutna Hora quietly sits. Unlike in Prague, this town didn’t constantly go through changes with the times. When the silver ran out, the town turned from a major power player in Europe … Continued

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Jewish Museum in Prague
24 Jan 2019

Jewish Museum in Prague

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Museum, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

Prague has a rich Jewish heritage over the centuries, which is preserved in the Jewish Museum. Also, during those centuries, the Jewish community experienced discrimination and multiple expulsions. Prior to the Nazi “Jewish Question in Bohemia and Moravia,” there were … Continued

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Prague Castle
22 Jan 2019

Prague Castle

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

Prague Castle dominates the west side of the Vlatva River. It is visible from towers, overlooks, and the river bank in almost any part of the city. With over 1,000 years of history, this UNESCO World Heritage Site draws thousands … Continued

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Concerts in Prague
21 Jan 2019

Concerts in Prague

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

During my short time in Prague, I attended six different performances, including an impromptu Bohemian sing-along outside a church. I’m not sure if those musicians were pros, but all of the others had world-class musicians performing in World Heritage spaces. … Continued

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