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The Best Artist in Slovakia

August 20, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

John M. Edwards pulls up his proverbial time machine into communist Slovakia (1989), where appearances are illusory and life is lived on a virtual movie set. . . . “I AM THE BEST ARTIST IN SLOVAKIA!” The Best Artist in Slovakia bruited. With a cavalier wave of his hand, curved like a grinning alligator shadow puppet, he added in slow mo, “I paint you a picture you would not believe!” “Oh, really?” I said with a terse forced smile. “I really … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Animal Rescue, Architecture, Art, Belgium, Bus Travel, Czech Republic, England, Europe, Film, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Music, Poland, Restaurants, Shopping Mall, Spain, Wine Tasting

An afternoon with Åsa Orrmell at Wallåkra Stoneware Factory

July 6, 2013 by DaveLeave a Comment

Wallåkra Stenkärlsfabrik, a stoneware factory, restaurant and garden is located about 30 minutes outside of Helsingborg in Southern Sweden. The property is located within the small village of Vallåkra. Turn off the E4/E6 at the exit Landskrona North (27) and take the road to Vallåkra - look for signs once you are in Vallåkra. This was originally a site where pottery was made with local clay taken from the surrounding land. The original … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Culture, Garden, History, Poland, Restaurants, Sweden, Village, Walking tour

A Paranormal Papparazzo Stalks the Ghost of Copernicus

July 2, 2013 by John EdwardsLeave a Comment

Time Traveling to Copernicus’s “Crib” in Torun (Poland) John M. Edwards stalks the heretical ghost of Polish astronomer Nicholaus Copernicus back to his hometown: Torun, Poland. Here is a question nobody, not even Steven Hawking (A Brief History of Time) nor Erich von Daniken (Chariots of the Gods), can answer: How large is the universe? How can it be infinite if it is at the same time also “expanding”? I decided the only scientist worth … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Architecture, Art, Castle, Germany, History, London, Poland, Restaurants, Wine Tasting

Matka Canyon, Macedonia

September 12, 2012 by Dave3 Comments

Pulled into Skopje late last night and like many of the cities in the nearby countries - easily found free wifi - a lifesaver when you are winging every hotel or hostel at the last minute. Looking for a break from the fast paced travel of the last few days - I got up Sunday morning and caught the early bus to Matka - which is just on the outskirts of the city. Most cities would kill to have a place like this within spitting distance of its … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Beer, Bus Travel, Canyon, Europe, Hiking, Macedonia, Poland, Restaurants, Walking tour

German food in Berlin

February 29, 2012 by Hans BeltranLeave a Comment

As Berlin is a multicultural capital, its food has many foreign influences; flavors from Turkey, India, Russia, Czech Republic and Poland are combined with the traditional German essence to make a delicious melting pot of flavors. However, despite the international influences, it is still possible to differentiate the most authentic flavors of the German cuisine. You have been roaming around the city for couple of hours and wonder, why do … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Beer, Coffee, Culinary travel, Czech Republic, Drinking, Food and Wine, Germany, History, India, Journey, Poland, Russia

Wieliczka Salt Mine, Poland

September 28, 2011 by Dave12 Comments

While flying somewhere in Europe last month on a short Wizz Air flight we happened to spot an article about the salt mines near Krakow in the in-flight magazine. Hey, an in-flight magazine on a budget airline and more leg room than say Ryan Air - we were happy. In any case, the article caught my eye - a salt mine that continuously operated for 700 years and over time contained huge man-made caves, tunnels and sculptures carved entirely from rock … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Airline, Bus Travel, Caves, Europe, Poland, Walking tour

Visiting Auschwitz, Krakow Poland

September 20, 2011 by Dave5 Comments

Krakow is a significant cultural and historical center; there is much to see in and around the city. A visit to Auschwitz requires a full day, including the main camp and then minutes away by a free shuttle, Auschwitz II-Birkenau. During the hours of 10-3pm you must pay to join a guided tour (given in a variety of languages). Human genocides do not get any bigger than this and a visit here is a solemn and moving experience. Exhibits showing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: America, Art, Auschwitz, Bus Travel, Culture, Fashion, Greece, Ireland, Los Angeles, Museum, Naked, Norway, Poland, San Francisco, Walking tour

Sticker Shock!

September 16, 2011 by Dave2 Comments

Norway has got to be one of the most expensive countries in the world...oh and along with Iceland perhaps and maybe Switzerland. Here are a few examples of prices we paid: Small Bowl of Pho (soup) at a hole in the wall Vietnamese restaurant: nearly $20 US dollars! Two chicken drumsticks, a small cup of rice/veggies and a fruit drink (non alcoholic): nearly $30 dollars! Aside from the high prices there is plenty to do in Oslo under the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, Drinking, Fjord, Iceland, Museum, Norway, Paris, Peru, Poland, Rainforest, Restaurants, Sailing, Ski Trip, Switzerland, Walking tour

Woke up in Malmo Sweden!

September 1, 2011 by Dave3 Comments

After a hectic day of flights, chaotic logistical problems and a blur of trains, planes and airports that made 24 hours seem like 48, I awoke this fine morning to find myself in Malmo Sweden. To awake in Malmo was a heck of a surprise as I thought I fell asleep on the floor in the Copenhagen train station last night - but I'm not complaining as Copenhagen is only 30 minutes away from Malmo by train. The weather is exactly what I expected: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Europe · Tagged: Art, California, Greece, Norway, Palm Trees, Poland, Sand, Sweden, Train Travel

A Trip To Samar

March 4, 2011 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

A soft breezy sunrise rouses me as my ship nears the coast and moors at the docks of Maguino-o, off the city of Calbayog Western Samar in the Central Philippines. Sheer weather of the early morning meets the island's pristine seawaters. And I feel like a sixteenth-century explorer reincarnated. "There you are," I whisper upon sighting the shores of Samar. Believing I could reach the location only through history books. One of the very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: America, Asia, Beach, Bus Travel, Caves, Coffee, Culture, History, Journey, Museum, Music, Philippines, Poland, Sailing, Sicily, Spain

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