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Of Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners

Scoutie at family dinner This summer's trip to Prague was a bit different than those prior. For starters, we were traveling with more of the family. Nate was able to join us on this trip along with Sami. The pace was also a bit different, even with the busyness of city-hopping. Most of our busy… Continue reading Of Farmer’s Markets and Family Dinners

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Prague 3: National Monument on Vitkov Hill

The day of our return to Prague, Michael and I headed to the Národní památník, the National Monument on Vitkov Hill while Sami and Nate took naps following the long drive from Berlin. This museum is dedicated to the history of the statehood of Czechoslovakia: from its foundation in 1918 to its end in 1939… Continue reading Prague 3: National Monument on Vitkov Hill

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Exploring Berlin: Going Green

Berlin is often considered to be one of the most environmentally friendly cities in Europe, especially when considering the vast acreage of green space the city has to offer. From Malchower See near where we lodged in the eastern part of the city to the famed Tiergarten and everywhere in between, there were indeed many… Continue reading Exploring Berlin: Going Green

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Historic Berlin: A Walking Tour

Like many European cities, Berlin has a rich and varied history. Germany itself was a key player in many world events over the past several hundred years, and certainly in the twentieth century. As such, there are many interesting points of interest throughout Berlin celebrating triumphs and victory. There are also landmarks that serve as… Continue reading Historic Berlin: A Walking Tour

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Exploring Prague: Beautiful Green Spaces

An evening walk after gelato with a view of Prague Castle One of the many things that I enjoyed in my brief visit to the medieval city of Prague was how much greenery there was around the city. With all of its rich history and architecture as well as modern conveniences, there is also much… Continue reading Exploring Prague: Beautiful Green Spaces