Why did we go to Český Krumlov? Rick Steves said it was amazing and I am so glad we took the chance. Český Krumlov is a UNESCO World Heritage Site – and we can see why. The town and the castle began in 1240, but really became big when the town was acquired by the […]
Category: Europe
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a big tourist destination, and we get why. The city itself is like walking back in time. Prague didn’t get destroyed like many other European cities during the 20th century, allowing us to view the historic buildings in its original (or close to) form. Architecture, museums and beer bring many tourists in, making […]
Oświęcim, Poland
Oświęcim’s rich history is often overlooked to it’s truly horrific claim to fame – the home of Auschwitz. Oświęcim has seen its share of hardships – the town was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of 1241, the town was burned in 1655 during the Swedish invasion and a battle between Austria and Prussia was fought […]
Kraków, Poland
Kraków was once the capital of Poland, but today it is locally known as the cultural capital of Poland. Kraków is known for its love of art, food and music. With delicious food, amazing street performers and friendly people – it is hard not to fall in love instantly when walking through the town. I […]
Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw wasn’t originally on our list of European destinations, but once we looked at how cheap the train tickets were, we decided to go for it. I am so glad we didn’t skip it. Warsaw’s history is fascinating, sad and uplifting. We learned more about the Polish people here, and found how resilient they are. […]