On our first afternoon in Berlin we decided to go for a wander through Tiergarten, Berlin’s largest park. My mum had joined me for this part of my adventure through Europe and I had a tip from a friend on where to visit part of the Berlin Zoo for free. As we wandered past...
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My accidental pilgrimage at Jasna Gora
Visiting Jasna Gora, the holy pilgrimage site of the Black Madonna and Child in Czestochowa, was a visit of historical significance to me, rather than religious, as with all other churches, cathedrals, basilica’s etcetera that I visit (and there have been soooo many!) Just before 1pm we entered the Jasna Gora Monastery. As with...
A day trip from Paris to Monet’s home in Giverny
I looooove Monet’s Water Lilies paintings. Having visited the Musee d’Orsay and Musee de l’Orangerie, with the wonderful impressionists exhibitions and featuring Monet’s giant water lilies, I just had to visit the gardens that inspired such beautiful pieces of work. Monet lived in his house in the village of Giverny for 43 years, until...
6 of the best Museums to visit in Paris
Putting together a list of the best museums/galleries to visit in Paris is very difficult. Like all things, art is very subjective, and what one person loves another might hate. There are so many museums in Paris that it is impossible to see them all, even in a month, so I studied and chose...