All photos by Ellen Ryan
One thing you learn quickly in Rome is that there is not a lot of contemporary architecture in the historic center. Newer high profile works tend to be clumped at the edges, like Renzo Piano’s Parco della Musica and Zaha Hadid’s MAXXI Museum. So it’s notable when a bold …
MoreSplit into two by the Douro River, the Portuguese city of Porto is probably best known for its wine. One of the oldest cities in Europe, Porto is a maze of narrow cobbled streets, beautiful plazas, tiled facades, and baroque churches. While most travelers hail to the Portuguese capital Lisbon, the country’s second largest …
MoreEver stumble across these shiny plates on the streets of Berlin? We explore the significance of Gunter Demnig’s memorial stolpersteines, or “stumbling blocks.”
MoreSome of the most exciting cities are those that have their own unique aesthetic. Photographer Marc Provins shows us his favorite spots in this visual tour.
MorePhotographer Tracy Zhang explores Copenhagen and shares some gorgeous photos of the Royal Stables, the canals, an open air market and more.
MoreAt over 480 square kilometers, Jostedalsbreen is Europe’s biggest glacier and covers the mountain plateau northwest of Jostedalen near Sognefjord in Norway.
MoreOf all the places I’ve traveled to in Europe, Hungary has left the biggest impression on me. I could use this post to tell you about the grand St. Stephen’s basilica in Budapest, the enchanting Chain Bridge, the relaxing baths, but you can find all that on any tourist website.
Instead, I want to tell you …
MoreWith its stunning beauty, Athens Greece is truly a city for the Gods.
MoreThe beautiful School of Art in Manchester houses the Manchester Artist Book Fair once a year at The Holden Gallery.
MoreThe John Lennon Wall in Prague and its state of transience and permanence is a reminder that no matter the social or political climate, there will also be a counter culture of idealists and dreamers defying the status quo.
MoreThough it’s not Europe’s most bike-friendly city, exploring Prague by bike in a led tour gives you quick and comfortable access to many of the city’s sights.
MoreSix hours spent hiking seven miles in Snowdownia National Park, experiencing authentic Wales with no end in sight.
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