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David, In Florence
The train ride from Venice to Florence is just two hours. So after checking out of the Palazzo Canova, taking the water bus to Santa Lucia Station, and boarding our…
Doge’s Palace
One of Europe’s most beautiful and easily recognizable buildings, the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) was not only the center of government during the Venetian Republic but also the residence of…
Rinpung Dzong
Straight out of the airport Ello kicked into gear. We sort of had expected they would just take us to our hotel but instead he asked “would you like to…
First Stop: New York
We had an absolutely marvelous first day. It started early (4:30!) but we didn’t have to rush or sweat the hour long trip to O’Hare at rush hour. And once…
Schönbrunn Palace
This will be the most disappointing post ever! While I’d like you to know that we visited the beautiful Schönbrunn Palace, we have no real photographic evidence because they strictly…
The Belvedere
The Belvedere was originally built as a summer residence for Prince Eugene of Savoy. He is revered in Austria as the man who drove the Turks from their occupation of…
Gyeongbukgong Palace
There are a handful of 500-600 year old palaces that dot central Seoul and of them the most popular is Gyeongbukgong. However you are pronouncing that in your head is…