Just a short trip from the bustling capital of Lisbon and you’ve entered the fairytale city of Sintra, Portugal. A varied history of conquests has led this region to collect a motley assortment of reminders from the past, offering an intriguing blend of eras everywhere you turn; Renaissance, North African, Gothic, Roman…the list goes on. A quick look around and it’s no…
Category: Western Europe
Zurich: Rich in
History, Funds, & Fondue
When planning a visit to Zurich, one might ask: what can be sexier, glitzier than the Finance capital of the world?! And then one might answer…welp, many things out-dazzle the seemingly straight-laced world of fiscal affairs. Well, let’s kill this stereotype because Zurich does sport a rebellious side. Yes, you will pass more UBS branches than you…
The Autumn Glow of the Bernese Alps, Switzerland
The Bernese Alps is like no other. A ride on a cog railway through this majestic and adventure-ridden region will quite literally drop your jaw. At the start, the emerald waters of Lake Thune will dazzle you. Chugging through narrow stretches of valley, you’ll pass quaint villages dotted with charming swiss chalets that don vibrant,…
Oktoberfest:
12 Rules for the
World’s Greatest Festival
The energy of Munich is absolutely transformed by the rich Bavarian tradition of Oktoberfest; with businesswomen commuting to work decked out in intricate dirndls, storefront windows showcasing lederhosen on every street, and thousands of heart-shaped Lebkuchen cookies that seem to hang from the sky. The world’s largest annual folk festival, Oktoberfest attracts over 8 million people from around the world. Inside these…