Hanging along the walls in the front courtyard and inside the upper church are national mosaics of Mary that were donated to “The Church of the Annunciation” from almost every country around the world.…
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The Church of the Annunciation in Nazareth
Being Catholic and have spent many years in catechism studying, l know the story of Jesus….how the Angel Gabriel spoke to Mary. and told her that she would become pregnant with a boy. His name would be Jesus.…
A Stroll through the Hasidic Neighborhood in Jerusalem
On our first day that we arrived in Jerusalem we checked into the American Colony Hotel and decided to check out the streets of Jerusalem staying close to the hotel. We walked a few blocks…
Places to See in DC
Washington DC has a large selection of museums and monuments that everyone enjoys seeing. With so many things to see and do, DC can seem a little overwhelming to even the most experienced travelers.…
Top 10 Best Santorini Beaches
Santorini offers some of the finest beaches in the Aegean Sea. Most of Santorini beaches have the famous black volcanic sand and deep blue waters that any visitor to the island remembers. Some beaches…
Pelekanos – Santorini Restaurant Oia
In Oia Santorini, we noticed a small sign while walking along one of the picturesque, narrow sidewalks. It pointed to Pelekanos, (in English “Pelican”) an upstairs bar/restaurant. It does not look like a restaurant…
Canaves Oia Suites Santorini
Santorini is one of those dreamy islands; people want to stay forever watching the breathtaking sunsets and white cliffside buildings. Canaves Oia Hotel & Suites offers a wonderful getaway with a feast for the eyes and…
Thanksgiving in New York City
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year to be in New York City. It’s a great time to take a horse drawn carriage ride throughout Central Park, to go ice skating in…
American Colony Hotel, Jerusalem
The American Colony Hotel is a boutique hotel located at the seam of east and west Jerusalem, a former Pasha’s palace built in the 19th century, It has an old world feel and over a hundred…
Behind the Wailing Wall
The Western or Wailing Wall is for many millions around the world, one of the great holy spots in the world. It is commonly thought of as being part of the original and second…
Fish Tank Pedicure in “Kissingfish” Spa, Santorini
Wandering the streets of Santorini we came across a Fish Spa called “Kissingfish“. I had seen these in the media and had always wondered what a “fish pedicure” might feel like. Living in…
Sites to See in Athens Greece
Athens has been on my bucket list for ages. When I found out that TBEX was holding its Europeon conference in Athens I signed up immediately. Knowing that my time was limited in…
You Snooze You Lose
One of the difficulties of flying to Europe is the arrival at the crack of dawn after an overnight flight. Wouldn’t it be nice if you arrived and got to check into your hotel as soon as you…
Theater of Dionysus, Birthplace of Theater
Since we are in Athens, of course we went to see the Parthenon up on the Acropolis. As we climbed up, our guide pointed out to us an open air theater known as the…
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