Baile Atha Cliath, Éire

Dublin, Ireland’s actual name in Gaelic is Baile Atha Cliath, Éire pronounced Bal-ya-Awha-Clee-ah, Ay-ra.

Dervishes in Dublin

In 3 days we whirled through churches, libraries, castles, gardens, distilleries, museums + pubs – oh my.

There are more than forty palaces and chateaus in Prague, reflecting it’s wealthy and influential past.

Prague’s famous novelist, Franz Kafka, wrote: “Any one who keeps the ability to see beauty never grows old.”

Once upon a time Prague was obsessed with alchemy and the search for the elusive Philosopher’s Stone.

Ahoj or hello from pulchritudinous Prague, the fascinating capital city of the Czech Republic.

Sculptures, statues, monuments and memorials are seemingly tucked into every corner of Kraków.

Listen carefully in Kraków’s main square for the hourly bugle call that mysteriously stops mid-tune.

Wishing someone a Happy Birthday in Polish is a wonderful mouthful. Can you say “Wszystkiego Najlepszego”?

Wrocław (pronounced Vrohst-wahf) is a relaxed city filled with character, history and astonishing architecture.