Architecture / Art / Travel
Hearts Abound: Chance Favors the Prepared Mind
“Chance favors the prepared mind.” –Louis Pasteur
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Falling for Ljubljana
I’ve always been a four-seasons-kinda girl. I’m not talking about hotels or restaurants, but rather the changing of the seasons. And I love each and every one of them for entirely different reasons. So when we landed in lovely Ljubljana, my heart soared. It was Fall. Continue reading
Ljubljana: Old Europe in a Small, Elegant Package
Fancy yourself an orthographer? Try spelling the name of the capital of Slovenia: Ljubljana. Like Reykjavik and Yogyakarta, it’s charming to visit, but impossible to spell. Continue reading
Kyiv: Where the Wild Things Are
“And the wild things roared their terrible roars and gnashed their terrible teeth and rolled their terrible eyes.” ― Maurice Sendak, Where the Wild Things Are Continue reading
Rockin’ the Rhinos Since 1903: Kyiv’s Chimera House
Whether by design or default, our homes reflect a good deal about our personalities. But what does a 6-story house covered with rhinos, elephants, frogs, catfish, lizards, stags, mermaids, and a snake hanging down like a scaly drain pipe say about the owner? Continue reading
Kyiv’s Besarabsky Market: Gude Deescount Prices
“Caviar? Caviar? Gude deescount price. Luke! Luke!” This is the sound you’ll hear if you ping the tourist radar just inside the door of the Besarabsky Market in central Kyiv. Continue reading
Strolling Kyiv: Gray Skies Smiling at Me
We’ve found that one of the best times to visit Europe is in the Fall. Cool, erratic weather and persistent rain convince many visitors to stay home … but not us. Continue reading
Architecture / Latvia / Travel
Jūrmala, Latvia: Where Modern Fortune Meets Faded Glory
For Europe-bound travelers trying to avoid hordes of high-season tourists, autumn shoulder season is the perfect time to visit. But, one of the downsides is unpredictable weather. Our day trip to Jūrmala, Latvia was a shivery reminder of how capricious weather can turn a cold shoulder. Continue reading
