Places I've Been Archives

Bucharest is Romania’s capital and largest city. As one of the satellite states of the USSR, it has a complicated…

If I were to ask you to think about European wine regions, what would come to mind first? Would it…

Before I ever set foot in Budapest, everyone told me I was going to love it. My best friend –…

Right about now, people are descending on Paris for the 2024 Olympics. Athletes, attendees and just your everyday tourists are…

Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, is often overshadowed by its neighbors, tourism powerhouses Vienna and Budapest. Usually, when I hear about someone…

Prague is an absolutely breathtaking city in Central Europe. Its gothic architecture, red roofs, blue domes and countless spires sticking…

World War II is a dark spot in our collective global history. It was a particularly difficult time for Central…

Krakow is Poland’s most visited city, and for good reason. There is a ton of Polish history and culture within…

If you’re considering visiting Poland, Krakow is probably on your list – and for good reason. It is Poland’s most…

Warsaw is the capital of Poland, and one of its biggest cities. Unlike many other European capitals, tourists somewhat overlook…