I know that this may not be too interesting to anyone, but I just LOVE basset hounds. They are my favorite type of dog in the world, though I am allergic to dogs :(, and I managed to spot one when I was in Paris.
So, let’s take a closer look at the dog and I’ll explain why these dogs are so cool and why it was great to see one in Paris…
Paris has an amazing street art scene. And, regardless of what you think about the defacement of buildings, there is something to be noticed about how Paris does it.
For instance, the city officials who paint over illegal street art will actually leave some art in place if it is by a famous street artist or if it is of high enough artistic value or quality; in other words, if it’s something interesting rather than the name of a girlfriend. Also, the city cannot paint over a certain height, so, if the art is high enough, it will be left there by the city.
Now, let’s check out some of the crazy street art in Paris! 🙂
Only Photo I had of a Swede lol
Every time I need help, suggestions, or advice, I have found that the nicest people to offer me that are from the Scandinavian countries. Before I start though, let me give you an example of what might happen in the U.S. or France or many other countries.
I go to the subway station in Boston looking to get a ticket to somewhere, but I’m not entirely sure where the place is or even if that location is open today. I manage to acquire the ticket from a burly looking grumpy-face type cat creature of a woman that has probably been living in an all-you-can-eat buffet. Continue reading »
Warsaw, Poland, as it turns out, is a really cool city. It has a very modern side to it with tall glass-lined buildings as well as a restored and improved old-town that was rebuilt after World War II. In addition, the city is much less expensive than basically everywhere west of it in Europe, and this makes for a nice break from the wallet-busting cities further west.
Below is a gallery of highlights from the city. Hope you enjoy! 🙂
Bull Run Pamplona
The gate to the arena, or coliseum, in Pamplona has just slammed shut. I can not leave. What would happen in the next 45 minutes or so is what would make San Fermin and the Running of the Bulls such a terrifying experience.
This is when they let bulls run through the arena, with all of us runners stuck in the middle…
Me preparing to run with the bulls in Pamplona 2013
I ran with the bulls in Pamplona in 2013. It was INSANE, INSANE, and did I mention INSANE! First and foremost I want to say that I decided to do the running of the bulls without learning much about the event beforehand. This was a mistake; or, maybe it was a good idea since I don’t think I would have done this had I known exactly what happened before I went.
Now, let’s talk about what the Running of the Bulls is really like!
This is one of the, if not the, coolest looking and most interesting churches that I have ever in my life seen. The main reason for this is that no other church in the world looks like this one. It is a unique gem that stands out from the traditional styles used to build and design churches. I took a lot of photos of this church, but here are some of my favorites. Enjoy 🙂 Continue reading »
As someone from this planet, I have had Pizza, a lot of Pizza, in my lifetime. I have had, thin crust, pan, deep dish, and a million different toppings. I’ve had it in Italy from Venice and Florence to Naples. I’ve had everything from pineapple to tuna fish to all kinds of disgusting creations on my pizza, even desert pizza (kind of like pizza from heaven). But, in Bled, Slovenia, I had my first pizza with an egg on it…
I am just now leaving Salzburg, Austria and heading on a high-speed train to Munich (Munchen), Germany. My impression of Salzburg was nothing if not amazing. It is a small city with a well-centered altstadt (old part of the city) that makes you feel like you are in some sort of Harry Potter or similarly magical film. The streets are filled with ‘hidden’ alleyways that link to other streets and the old-world charm of cobblestones, wrought iron, and horse carriages brings the city to life.