Storied site of torture and murder, but the trees are actually quite lovely.
Road Trip in Romania
We needed some fresh air and open spaces. We needed mountains. We needed oceans. We needed a road trip!
Postcards to Wanda: Krakow
The next time I'm in Krakow, I'm going to close my eyes and just listen to the city.
Unexpected Romance in Kraków, Poland
When I think of romance, Poland is not the first place that springs to mind. In fact, I don't think of Poland in conjunction with romance at all. But I was taken by surprise in Kraków.
Kiev, Ukraine: The Greatest of These Is Love
Healing from the past takes time, and Ukraine is a work in progress.
Minsk, Belarus: More Russian Than Russia
Described as "Europe's last dictatorship," Belarus felt more Russian than Russia did.
Postcards to Wanda: Russia
I love it when history, politics, and humor come together.
Top 5 Holiday Gifts for Travelers in 2018
Shopping for a travel lover this holiday season? After traveling nonstop through more than 60 countries, these are the top five gifts we'd recommend in 2018.
Seeing the Light in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Would Saint Petersburg still feel like Russia from the Soviet era? Or would it show a different face entirely?
Postcards to Wanda: Estonia
Hello to Wanda from Tallinn, Estonia!