Chicago-style: The words apply to more than just deep dish pizza and loaded hot dogs. A vibrant downtown, stunning architecture, internationally acclaimed cultural arts, legendary blues music, enthusiastic sports fans and even the Chicago weather all have a distinctive flair in the Windy City. If there is one thing that defines Chicago, it’s the city’s world-class […]
Architecture
Budapest, Hungary: Part II – the Best of Pest
Located right in the middle of Central Europe, Budapest is the lively and enchanting capital of Hungary. The city straddles the Danube River and is the union of the original towns of Buda, Obuda and Pest. In an earlier post, I talked about the Best of Buda and in this second installment I’ll share […]
Seductive Seville
From the fiery, heel-stomping, tempest of flamenco to the gracefully fluid challenge of the bullfight, Seville is at the heart of the Andalusian culture. This is a city that enjoys its history and present with gusto.