Known as the "Versailles of Latvia," the Rundāle Palace is one which visitors would never have expected to exist in the small Baltic country itself. From its ornate, Baroque architecture to detailed, flourishing gardens, it's a gorgeous gem worth spending a half-day visiting while in Latvia. Getting there from Riga required some time, but it … Continue reading Destination: Rundāle Palace, Latvia
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Besides traveling to major places, I also enjoy discovering small, quirky sites to document. The Hill of Crosses is no exception: located about two hours north of Vilnius, its unknown origins and strange display of numerous crosses proved intriguing enough for a day trip while in the Lithuanian capital. Although its origins remain unclear, the … Continue reading Destination: Hill of Crosses, Lithuania
Situated less than an hour from Milan, Bergamo is a charming, fortified city that's a popular day trip to see its Old Town, along with its spectacular views and good food to boot. As I wanted to see more of the Lombardy region of Italy besides just Milan, I decided to spend a half-day's visit … Continue reading Destination: Bergamo, Italy
Since seeing the photos online, I fell in love with Lake Como, and I knew that I had to go see it for myself. Located at the base of the Alps, this part of northern Italy is the scenic dream with a deep-turquoise lake and dozens of charming villas dotting the edge. Especially when spring … Continue reading Destination: Lake Como, Italy
My time in Paris during the last week in March wasn't just limited to the capital-- in fact, I'd planned to do at least one day trip within the île-de-France region. After considering several possibilities, I settled on Provins, a town about 91 kilometers away. With that said, I spent a half day there exploring … Continue reading Destination: Provins, France
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