Month: June 2013
Castles #Rich People Problems
I love big, old castles – they make me feel like a princess. Luckily, there are a lot of these in Europe too! Wawel Castle – located near Krakow’s Main Square. Completed in the 13th century and expanded to an even larger castle in the 14th century. Oh, and “W” is pronounced like “V” so […]
Continue Reading...You Can Find Me at the Club
“Tonight we’re going har har-har ha-ha-hard Just like the world is our our-our our-our-ours We’re tearin’ it apart part-part pa-pa-part You know we’re superstars, we are who we are! We’re dancing like we’re dum dum-dum dum-dum-dumb Our bodies go num num-num num-num-numb We’ll be forever youn youn-youn youn-youn-young You know we’re superstars, we are who […]
Continue Reading...Polish Churches – Just Like a Prayer
I love seeing big, old churches. Luckily, there are A LOT of them all over Europe. Here are my highlights so far: Saint Mary’s Basilica – located in Krakow’s Main Square. Completed in year 1347.Wiki/St Mary’s Basilica Saints Peter and Paul Church – located near Krakow’s Main Square. Completed in year 1619. Wiki/St Peter Paul There […]
Continue Reading...Kazimierz – My 5 Faves
Both Schindler’s List and The Pianist were partly filmed in this Jewish Ghetto (everyone’s seen Schindler’s List, but please watch The Pianist if you have not yet!). Traditionally a Jewish neighborhood from 14th century until the Holocaust, you can walk around and just sense how much history is here. Some highlights of my trip here […]
Continue Reading...What Is Vacation?
“Not all those who wonder are lost”-J.R.R. Tolkian What is the definition of vacation if you don’t have a “job?” Maybe it’s a fancy way of saying you’re just bumming around in a different location than your permanent home. What is a vacation if you do have a job? It’s probably the 2 weeks out […]
Continue Reading...Wedding Traditions – Breaking the Norm
Have you ever wondered why we do what we do? Is it because of family or cultural traditions? As G & me ate Pizza Cyklop, his favorite hangout before moving to the U.S. and saw this lovely bride and her groom walk in, along with a photographer, and sit down on the patio. I asked […]
Continue Reading...Krakow Main Square – My 5 Faves
After many months of looking at the webcam of Krakow Main square while my boyfriend reminisces about growing up and spending time there, I finally saw it up close and personal. Being that it is the largest main square in all of Europe, it is quite a sight to see! So far, my favorite things […]
Continue Reading...The Journey of A Thousand Miles
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” -Lao-tzu,a Chinese philosopher Starting a new journey brings out many emotions: excitement, happiness, anxiety, panic, acceptance. I’ve been through all as a I prepare to change course in life – a 2 month vacation in Europe and then a relocation to Northern Cal this […]
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