When planning my trip to Cuba, I spent a lot of time thinking how much time I should allocate to Cienfuegos as many online reviews labeled it as a boring city that could be explored within a few hours. Considering it’s a 4.5-hour drive from Havana, I decided to stay for a day and a … Continue reading Cienfuegos: A Cuban Town with French Air
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A Simple Guide to Heidelburg
Though it’s not as famous as the fairytale-like Schloss Neuschwanstein (Neuschwanstein Castle) in southwest Bavaria, Heidelburg Schloss represents one of the most important Renaissance structures north of the Alps. I didn’t study architecture or pay attention in history classes, but a day trip to this ancient ruin seemed more adventurous than wandering in Mainz for … Continue reading A Simple Guide to Heidelburg