You know that you are in Paris when you think that it is cheap to get two Corona’s for 7 euro ~ $9. AND these are not bar prices, these are ‘cheap’ out-of-the-city prices!
Go into the city for a beer at a bar or dare you buy one at a club and you will hit 8-10 euro for just ONE BEER – that’s $10-$13 dollars for a beer, a single beer! Pre-game here if you want to leave the city with any money in your pocket!
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Vienna, Austria is often ranked as one of the most livable cities in the world. I’m sure there are many quantitative reasons for this, outside of the shear cost of living there, but let’s examine some of the reasons you will find this city so nice and livable.
How many times in the U.S. have you seen a female “waste management specialist” or just a trashman? I mean, I’ve never even heard the word trashwoman let alone seen a woman driving the truck or hauling the bags. Now, that’s not to say that they don’t exist; I’m sure you could find one or two here or there. But, in Rome, and much of Europe for that matter, equality of the sexes is not limited to just the water cooler (white collar work). So, let’s take a look at two very fine examples of European equality amongst the sexes!
Pickpockets are everywhere in Rome; at least, they are everywhere that you will want to visit. The first time I walked around Rome, I noticed two things (aside from the sites of course): more tour buses than I had seen in any other city and lots and lots of street-people (beggars, shady vendors selling on cardboard boxes, and women with fake babies in their arms ready to throw them at you). Now, Rome is by no means the only place with lots of street-people but, since you will visit this city some day, let’s talk about some common sense ways to stay safe.
Like most western European countries, Germany has a great rail transportation system. Though expensive (unless you are a student), traveling by train is convenient, safe, and comfortable. And best of all, THEY ARE ON TIME. Hear that America? It’s possible to run a train/transportation service that is on time! Now, let’s explore some of the ups and downs of riding trains in Germany and I’ll show you how to save 50% on all train tickets within the country. Continue reading »
Rome is big, old, cobblestoney and BIG. However, it is very doable to cover the city on a walking tour and, to boot, you will get lots of exercise and soak-in all the beauty that Rome has to offer. You should spend at least a few days there to cover the main sites. So, let me show you where to start, where to go, and give you some tips for the journey.
Familiarity is not a justifiable reason for going to a coffeehouse. You go for good coffee and ambiance. Occasionally, good food enters into the mix. Most coffeehouses in Vienna are modern and lacking in character, hence the popularity of Starbucks, especially among the young and university crowd.
There are only a few of the traditional Viennese cafes remaining. One of them is Cafe Sperl Continue reading »
Let’s talk about bones! Have you ever wondered what it would look like if someone took bones from 4,000 people and decorated a few rooms with them? Yea, me neither, but if exists, why not go and see it?! Continue reading »
You always hear about Rome’s underground and generally, within that context, you hear that there are catacombs in Rome. Catacombs seem pretty cool, and they are certainly an interesting experience, but just what are they?!
One of the oldest buildings in Rome. One of the most impressive buildings in Rome and the world. Built to worship all gods. It has perfectly balanced 20 ton doors. It contains the largest dome in Rome. It has a giant hole in this dome.
So, you have certainly watched a history channel show on this building and have heard people talk at length about how impressive it is and how old it is and how it is an engineering marvel.
Now, let’s talk about the real pantheon experience. Continue reading »