Prague Old Town Square

The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe this week, with a first stop in Prague, the capital and historic heart of the Czech Republic. Nestled on the banks of the Vltava River, Prague is a living museum of architectural treasures. With its bridges, castles, and rich history, Prague is one of Europe’s most charming cities.Continue Reading Prague

Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya)

The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe this week, with an initial stop last weekend for a first-time-ever visit to Istanbul, the historic city where Europe meets Asia. Istanbul, it turns out, is an absolutely fantastic place to visit, although there is far more in the city than I was able to see in my all too brief visit. Continue Reading Istanbul

Louvre Pyramid

The D&O Diary’s European assignment continued last week, with a final stop on the tour in the French capital city of Paris. Though it was occasionally a little chilly, the weather otherwise was spring-like, and the city itself was, as always, beautiful.Continue Reading Paris

The Palace of Westminster

The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe this week, with the first stop over the weekend in London. I happened to arrive in London on the day of the Vernal Equinox, and I was fortunate on at least a few of the days while there to be able to enjoy

The D&O Diary is on assignment in Europe, with first stops last week and over the weekend in Dublin and London. Neither late January nor early February are ideal times to visit Ireland or England. However, though the weather was chilly and darkness gathered early in the afternoon, it turned out not to be a bad time to visit after all.Continue Reading Dublin and London

Munich

The D&O Diary completed its European tour this week with a stop in the Bavarian city of Munich, known to the locals as München. It is always great to visit Munich but it is particularly nice this time of year. It is such a green, outdoor-oriented city and in the summer sunshine the city vibrates with life. Continue Reading Munich