BLOG! Decided on nearly a whim to visit Dresden the other weekend. It was a short visit, going down Saturday morning and returning Sunday afternoon. We stayed at a deserted hotel just near what was obviously the Dresdenites’ attempt at hipsterism: Louisenstrasse in Neustadt. Dresden’s old town is without a doubt very beautiful. On a …
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Well, hey, this was a lovely hotel stay. The Dominican hotel is located in downtown Brussels—just a few short steps from the Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert where you can find all sorts of touristic (and local!) things to do (and near a delightfully delicious Belgian restaurant). It’s a member of Design Hotels and the rooms certainly met …
I recently stayed at the Le Meridien hotel (website) in downtown Budapest. The hotel was centrally located (really, you couldn’t get more central than it’s location right at Deák Ferenc tér) and offered beautiful views of the Erzsébet Square below. Our superior King room featured a small couch and table, a desk to work on, a flat-screen TV …
During my trip to Belgium I had the luxury of staying in the Vintage Hotel. It’s generally regarded as one of the city’s most stylish and best-designed hotels (gay-friendly, too!). The hotel is located just off Brussels’ most fashionable shopping street, Avenue Louise. With 29 unique bedrooms, the Vintage Hotel is probably one of the …
When most people think of luxury travel, I doubt Eastern Europe pops into mind. At least it didn’t for me. But with so many Budapest travel guides mentioning how beautiful and picturesque the city is, it’s hard to deny the city’s charm. The Hungarian capital city is often cited as one of the most beautiful cities …
Looking for some of the best things to do on your visit to Berlin? Use this personal guide on things to do, places to see and foods to eat in Berlin.
How I managed to find the best pizzeria in Rome—Formula 1. Well, at least it was the best pizza *I* had in Rome. Maybe you disagree?
Camping in Florence? Who knew! Review of my hostel in Florence – PLUS Camping Michelangelo on the hill near Piazzale Michelanagelo.
Barcelona, Potsdam and Brighton are all home to some important and extensive Orientalism & Chinoiserie architecture around Europe.
During my stay in Rome, Italy, I ended up sleeping at the M&J Hostel and Hotel which is one of the closest hostels to the train station. While the hostel was decent, the location was pretty terrible. Thankfully it was only a 10-minute walk to what ended up being one of the best pizzas I …