Posts Tagged ‘History’

The Art, Architecture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 3

Thursday, August 14th, 2014

On our last full day in St. Petersburg we spent the bulk of the day at the Hermitage Museum, one of the most spectacular art museums in the world. This museum is the 2nd largest in the world after the Louvre and it is immense. As the Winter Palace of the Czars, I suppose it […]

The Art, Architechture, History and Culture of Russia, Part 2

Friday, August 1st, 2014

Saturday’s itinerary included Red Square, Lenin’s Tomb, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Tretyakov Art Gallery, and the Kuskovo Park and Estate. The day was capped off with a dinner cruise on the Moscow River on a beautiful Radisson ship. The food, atmosphere, and sites were all relaxing and interesting. Early on a Sunday morning it was off […]

Europe’s Heartland: Connect with History. Discover the Flavor!

Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011

Now you can cruise Europe’s rivers in a small sized luxury ship while you sip wine and take in the gorgeous scenery that only river cruise lines can get to. AmaWaterways introduces wine theme cruises and Jewish heritage cruises. Take what you know about each and reach a whole new level on these cruises that will expand your knowledge and bring your readings to life!

Lovely Lisbon- and Many More Cities in Amazing Portugal

Friday, August 19th, 2011

We continued our travels through the beautiful and value priced- Portugal. We explored Evora, Lisbon, Sintra, Cascais, Belem, Obidos and Coimbra. I share the best places to stay, eat, how to get around and what to see. Open your eyes to a whole new world- we did!

Gettysburg, it’s More than a Destination- It’s History

Friday, July 2nd, 2010

Travel through history with CaptainJohn and his son as they explore Gettysburg, a destination that should be on every American’s Bucket List.