Paris has many intriguing museums covering various topics, from the city’s history to fashion and art. It can be hard to pick which ones to visit, but the Louvre is perhaps one of Paris’ most iconic museums and is the…
The Arc de Triomphe is an iconic French symbol and landmark that stands tall in the heart of Paris. This huge triumphal arch attracts people from around the world looking to admire the architecture, learn about a piece of Paris’…
As you wander the streets of Old San Juan, hundreds of years of history are apparent in the old walls, historic buildings, and large forts. Spanish settlers found the San Juan Bay in the early 1500’s and construction of fortifications…
Growing up, we learned about the Holocaust in grade school, but the courses we and many of our friends had didn’t cover many details about the horrors of this era in the Baltic region of Europe. Kaunas has numerous forts,…
Gediminas Tower is a remaining structure of what once was the Upper Castle in Vilnius and is an important symbol of the city. This large fortification building currently houses an interesting museum. If you find yourself in Vilnius, we definitely…
The Palace of the Grand Dukes is a magnificent building that was once home to the Grand Dukes of Lithuania. Today it houses a massive museum containing a ton of artifacts and information from throughout Lithuania’s long history. When in…
La Paz, the administrative capital of Bolivia, is often treated as a layover destination on the way to some of the country’s more popular spots. For us, it was a hub that we called home for three months while we…
There are so many museums in Cuenca, Ecuador, and we think the Museo del Banco Central, or Museo Pumapungo, is one definitely worth visiting. This large museum can be found in the historic center and makes for a great free…
Cusco is the most-visited city in Peru, and we can definitely see why. The city holds precious history from Incan times, has a rich culture, boasts delicious local foods, sits in some of the country’s most beautiful landscape, and much…