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When people think of Hitler's Nazis and where they did the most damage, obviously concentration camps come to mind. And the most notorious of them all is of course Auschwitz. Before we get to that, did you know Poland passed new legislation this month outlawing the phrase, "Polish death camps"? Under the law, it's also... Continue Reading →
When the idea of visiting Poland first came up, I didn't know what to expect. Without too much historical background, I stepped foot on Polish soil and experienced a lot of interesting things. First off, the Polish people have gone through a lot. With Russian occupation throughout the 19th and partially through the 20th century,... Continue Reading →
The Guy and I came to Prague so I could get ICL surgery. I visited Prague 10 years ago and was enchanted with the Baroque architecture and especially the Charles Bridge. You access the bridge by going under a large tower and it's lined with statues of patron saints. The gothic style and historical significance lend... Continue Reading →
Gorgeous Vienna, where the waltz originates, is home to classical composers like Schubert, Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss to name a few. Numerous famous scientists, writers, and artists also hail from here. My personal favorite is, of course, Freud - founder of psychoanalysis. Viennese culture is strongly rooted in long leisurely meals surrounded by magnificent architecture on... Continue Reading →
Budapest is a beautiful European city split in half by the Danube, connected by multiple bridges. Buda and Pest actually developed independently of each other until a little over 100 years ago so are fairly distinct in personalities. Pest is flat and dotted with trendy bars, shops, cafes, and restaurants. On the other hand, Buda... Continue Reading →
I've been legally blind for most of my life and relied heavily on glasses or contacts. I once asked my doctor, "You know how perfect vision is 20/20? What would mine be?" About 20/10,000. That means something you can see perfectly clear 10,000 feet away, I can see 20 feet away. Except I have to hold... Continue Reading →
New York City is called the City of Dreams for a reason - it's one of the most fascinating places on Earth so The Guy and I decided to stop here before our trip to Eastern Europe (I'm headed to Prague for ICL surgery since it costs 3-4 times as much in the States). I fell in... Continue Reading →
Sorry to leave you hanging. As some of you may already know, our plans for our trip changed rather quickly. No, we are not broke. And no, I am not pregnant (much to my mother's disappointment). If I were to pinpoint the moment as the catalyst for us turning around, it would be at the... Continue Reading →
Guatemala was absolutely stunning. Sprawling mountains against a backdrop of fog gave it a mystical appeal. On sunny days, the rolling hills continued back endlessly like something from a painting. It gave me the understanding that life IS what inspires art. Despite its beautiful scenery, many other factors contributed to Guatemalan culture. RANDOM THINGS Roosters,... Continue Reading →
Thanksgiving is about practicing gratitude. More specifically it's about the celebration of generosity and giving refuge. It didn't work out for the Indians, but that generosity became the centerpiece of what it meant to be American. As a child of refugee parents, I'm very proud to call myself American. America is my country; America is... Continue Reading →
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