Just a short trip from the bustling capital of Lisbon and you’ve entered the fairytale city of Sintra, Portugal. A varied history of conquests has led this region to collect a motley assortment of reminders from the past, offering an intriguing blend of eras everywhere you turn; Renaissance, North African, Gothic, Roman…the list goes on. A quick look around and it’s no…
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Zurich: Rich in
History, Funds, & Fondue
When planning a visit to Zurich, one might ask: what can be sexier, glitzier than the Finance capital of the world?! And then one might answer…welp, many things out-dazzle the seemingly straight-laced world of fiscal affairs. Well, let’s kill this stereotype because Zurich does sport a rebellious side. Yes, you will pass more UBS branches than you…
Oktoberfest:
12 Rules for the
World’s Greatest Festival
The energy of Munich is absolutely transformed by the rich Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest; with businesswomen commuting to work decked out in intricate dirndls, storefront windows showcasing lederhosen on every street, and thousands of heart-shaped Lebkuchen cookies that seem to hang from the sky. The world’s largest annual folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts over 8 million people from around the world. Inside these…
Venice:
A Guide to Italia’s
Historical Disneyland
Venice is a labyrinth of narrow streets and unique bridges that flow through a tight-knit family of 118 mini islands. This unparallelled scene is a magical place for one to wander; through secret passageways and bustling piazzas that are oftentimes perched on the edge of the winding and shimmering canals that pour through the city. Strict conservation regulations have freed the architecture to…
Bled, Slovenia:
A Natural Fairy Tale
Let’s talk about fairy tales. Imagine a shimmering emerald lake absolutely surrounded by lush green trees. These trees continue on in all directions, healthily dotting magnificent mountains that cascade up into the bright blue sky and pierce fluffy, white clouds. Now, in the middle of that lake is a tiny island that holds a church…