updated on March 18th, 2021 My dad has recently been bitten by the writing bug, and has graciously given us great post material for our blog. He and my mom, Dayna, have been around the globe and have wonderful advice Africa...
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Best Places to take Photos in Budapest
updated on March 18th, 2021 When you’re in Budapest, you can point your camera in any direction and get a great photo. From spots like Fisherman’s Bastion, the Citadel, and Buda Castle, it’s near impossible to get a bad...
Budapest Hotels with Balconies on the Danube
updated on April 19th, 2019 I love balconies. It’s always one of my top requests when looking for lodging in any city. I don’t need an opulent room, but if I can stick my head outside to see, hear, and smell the city I’m staying...
Booking Hotels Directly Versus With an OTA
The debate of whether to book a hotel directly or through an online travel agency (OTA) is ongoing. The truth is that while there are many advantages to booking directly with a hotel, there are also many for using an OTA. Hotels...
Duga Radar Array: The Mystery of the Russian Woodpecker
updated on March 18th, 2021 The nearly half-century Cold War between the United States and Soviet Union produced many strange stories, but perhaps few are stranger than that of Duga, the enigmatic radar array entrenched in the...
The Rise and Fall of Pripyat, Ukraine
updated on February 4th, 2023 The latter half of the 20th century was a time for human invention and exploration. It was also a time when the world’s powers were exploring the option of nuclear energy. Nuclear power, as the world...
