For centuries, the Hofburg Palace served as the center of the Habsburg Empire located in Vienna, Austria. This extravagant demesne housed some of the most powerful figures in European history,…
A Heuriger is a traditional Austrian wine tavern, and Mayer am Pfarrplatz is one heuriger you must visit when on the outskirts of Vienna. With its rustic furnishings,…
Dust off your German and forget about counting calories; the white aproned waitresses at Demel will welcome you in traditional German, offering the finest pastries, cakes, and tortes…
The Great Synagogue in Sibiu is an unusually designed Orthodox Synagogue with more than a century of fascinating history. The congregants have been comprised of largely Ashkenazi Jews,…
Nestled on the border between Transylvania and Wallachia, Bran Castle is the most famous tourist destination in Romania. Commonly referred to as “Dracula’s Castle”, it is known as…
The Sochi State Circus is quite a treat with monkeys, horsemanship, clowns, acrobatics, caramel popcorn, and of course, dancing polar bears. It’s an excellent show for kids and…
For the die-hard winter sports fanatics, the luge women’s singles was quite the frigid experience. The Sanki Olympic Sliding Center, nestled in the mountains, tested even the most…
The Winter Olympics are known for its lavish display of culture, world-class athletes, and of course, curling. Watch this tribute to the precision sliding and manic “sweeping” that…
Cafe Belye Nochi, or Cafe White Nights, is famous for their dumplings, Khinkali, which are huge dumplings filled with spiced meat in a wonderfully doughy wrap. If you’re looking…