Budapest, Hungary: May 17-24, 2023
How to pronounce “Budapest”: It's “BOO-dah-pest" with the hard "s” sound, or “BOO-dah-pesht" with the "sh” sound, as in "she.” Either is accepted. From Krakow to Budapest: This was not…
Jews in Poland during WWII
Insights into the History of Jews in Krakow & Poland As we travel around Europe, one focus of interest is always the experience of Jews during the second world war. Both…
Krakow, Poland 2023: May 3 – May 17
On our own again, Sara and I took the train from Prague to Krakow, Poland. While here, we've learned once again that our pronunciation is all wrong. We English speakers…
Ten Days in Prague: April 24 – May 3
With ten days in Prague, we took our time enjoying the city. This post begins with a walking tour, one of our favorite ways to get a sense of the…