Right around the corner from Westminster bridge is a memorial to a time in London’s history when the people banded together to fend off death and destruction. The Battle of Britain Monument stands on the bank of the Thames across the water from the London Eye and near Whitehall and Parliament. Hi there! This post…
The Palace of Versailles, first a home of French sovereigns and later a museum, is well worth a visit if you are near Paris. King Louis XIV set up his government and court at Versailles in 1682. Louis XV and Louis XVI ruled from this palace until the French Revolution in 1789 forced royalty to…
Biking in Versailles is not only enjoyable but also a great way to cover ground at the massive palace. Versailles is known for the palace that housed kings and queens and hosted the treaty negotiations at the end of WWI. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI lived here until their arrest and early deaths. The palace…
With all the Academy Award hullabaloo this week, you may not have associated the honored movies with Culver City. You probably think of Hollywood as the home of all the movies. But Culver City, just a few miles away, is a small town that holds a surprising history of the silver screen as well. With…
If you are touring Europe and not sure whether to include Nuremberg, Germany, here are five reasons to visit this historic and charming city. Hi there! This post may contain affiliate links. That means I earn a bit of money if you purchase products through me. This involves no extra cost to you and it…
Coit Tower sits atop Telegraph Hill in San Francisco and can be seen from vantage points all over the city. It’s named for patron Lillie Hitchcock Coit, who left funds when she died in 1929 “for the purpose of adding to the beauty of the city I have always loved.” The slender tower resulted, and…
The British Museum is an elegant, massive home for treasures from around the world. The challenge for the visitor spending a limited time in London is figuring out how to navigate the collections in the British Museum in a reasonable time. Allot at least a morning, knowing you will have to choose a few displays…
Bruges, Belgium is known for its chocolate and beer, and biking in Bruges is another plus. This post contains affiliate links. Clicking on them may result in a commission being paid to us if you purchase afterwards. This is at no extra cost to you. Thanks. We spent a relaxing day biking along the canal…
The Opera de Paris is a glittering, elegant theater in the heart of the city. Also known as the Palais Garnier, the opera house opened in 1875 after being built at the request of Napoleon III. Architect Charles Garnier used a bold design that mirrored the flamboyant tastes of patrons of the arts. Today, the…