Our next city was Paris, and we couldn’t be more fortunate in terms of the timing — and our timing was great as it coincided with Bastille Day (although we didn’t intend this). The city was vibrant and full of energy. We couldn’t see the famous July 14 fireworks as the city was getting packed,… Continue reading Paris, France
Author: Chang Kim
Amsterdam, Netherlands
We started our Amsterdam trip in Zaanse Schans, a beautiful small town that preserved the old Dutch countryside with windmills and traditional houses. About a quarter of the country is below sea level and the Dutch people, for centuries, have cultivated their land with engineering ingenuity and sheer will. As a result, the people of… Continue reading Amsterdam, Netherlands
Berlin, Germany
The city of Berlin was full of places that today work as a reminder of the painful recent history of Germany: The fascist ruling of Hitler (the Third Reich) and the division of the country signified by the Berlin Wall. These remnants help constantly remind the Berliners of their history — their own suffering, as… Continue reading Berlin, Germany
Milan, Italy
Duomo di Milan The first (and the main) place we visited in Milan was the Milan Duomo. The Duomo is at the center of the city. Visitors can immediately notice the immense size of the cathedral. It’s simply massive. The Milan Duomo is the largest cathedral in Italy in terms of the size, and the… Continue reading Milan, Italy
Barcelona, Spain
Sagrada Familia Our next city was Barcelona. As had been told by many people, Barcelona felt like a totally different city than Madrid (felt almost like a different country). Obviously the first place we had to visit in Barcelona was Sagrada Familia. The moment we stepped into Sagrada Familia, we were just totally blown away.… Continue reading Barcelona, Spain
Segovia and Toledo
Segovia – the Alcazar and the Aqueduct Spain is a big country with cities that have their own unique distinctive history and artifacts (Spain didn’t exist as a unified country for a long time), so ideally you visit each major city – that’s why they say you can easily spend an entire month in Spain… Continue reading Segovia and Toledo
Madrid, Spain
Our European journey started in Madrid, a captivating (and easily walkable) city. As art enthusiasts, our primary highlight in Madrid was the iconic Museo del Prado, a treasure trove of artistic masterpieces. However, being our first time in Madrid, we were also keen on mixing in some fun experiences, such as seeing the Flamenco show.… Continue reading Madrid, Spain