Links We Love
Hey guys, I’m writing this LWL in the rainforest in Costa Rica – hope your week is awesome too!
- Wow! Check out this awesome waterfall in Iceland
- I love these photos of french macarons!
- Follow us on facebook for great photos 🙂
- Oooh! Designer hostels – Â we’ll be checking these out for our next vacation.
Gear Review: Yur Buds
Ear Buds that stay in your ears!
I’ve got to tell you, these ear buds changed my life. I don’t know if my ear canals are too small, or oddly shaped, or what – but I was never able to keep any kind of earbuds in my ears until I found these.… Continue Reading →
Photo Friday: St. Margaret’s Chapel, Edinburgh
St. Margaret’s Chapel in the Edinburgh Castle complex is the oldest surviving building in the city. The chapel was built in the 12th century, but the stained glass dates from 1922. See more photos of Edinburgh on our Pinterest board.
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The Jewish Museum in Prague
Jewish History and Culture in the Old Ghetto
The Jewish Museum in Prague documents the Jewish experience in Czech lands (Bohemia and Moravia) for the last thousand years. Exhibits spread across six different sites describe the history and traditions of the Jewish people in the region.
The museum was created when the Jewish Ghetto (Josefov)Â underwent redevelopment at the turn of the last century.… Continue Reading →
Old-New Synagogue
Europe’s Oldest Synagogue
When the Old-New Synagogue (Staronová Synagoga) was built in 1270 it was originally called the New Synagogue, because there were older ones to compare it to. However, by the 1500s, the older synagogues were gone and newer ones had been built, so the New Synagogue became known as Old-New Synagogue.… Continue Reading →
Mucha Museum
Exploring the work of the Art Nouveau master
Alphonse Mucha is the Czech Republic’s best known artist. His work can be seen today in St. Vitus’ Cathedral (stained glass windows), at the Municipal house (frescos) and was even used during the 30s on currency. One of the progenitors of Art Nouveau, Mucha’s work features serene, seductive women framed by swirling pastel foliage.… Continue Reading →
Prague Castle
Castle, Cathedral and More
Prague has so many sites located in its historic city center, that the entire area is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Most of the main attractions are located in the Old Town on the eastern side of the Vlatava River and are within a few minutes’ walk of the Old Town Square.… Continue Reading →
Sardine
Stylish (and Delicious) Bistro on Lake Mendota
Consider Sardine Marigold Kitchen’s stylish older sister who spent a year at the Sorbonne, then dropped out to go to Le Cordon Bleu instead. She cooks up elegant, robust fare that could delight the pickiest Parisian in a lovingly converted warehouse on a lake.… Continue Reading →