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Athens 2004 Summer Olympics

In August 2004, the Summer Olympics returned to Athens. It was the first time since 1896 that the Olympics were held in Greece, and the first time the flame travelled around the world to all former Olympic cities. My wife and I visited the sitghts in July while on our honeymoon cruise. To this day […]

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Athens Jewish Museum

Jews have lived continuously in Greece for centuries. Their population increased with the massive resettlement from Spain, after the Jewish expulsion in the late 15th century. The Nazis defeated Greece in 1941, and occupied it until October, 1943. During this time, it was divided into three zones. Over 80% of the Greek Jewish population perished […]

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Amsterdam’s Gay Pride Day

One of the great events of the year is Gay Pride Day in Amsterdam. Simply put, it is a magnet for gays and lesbians from all over the globe. For straights, it is a magnet for those who enjoy a real good time. In fact the day is actually an entire weekend typically at the […]

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Amsterdam – Anne Frank House

One of the most famous museums in the world is the Anne Frank House. It is the actual house where Anne Frank and seven others hid out from Nazis during the World War II. The house was immortalized in Anne’s diary, which told the day to day story of her family and the people who […]

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Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a beautiful city. The beauty stems from its many canals that criss-cross this quiet capital of the Netherlands. This is also why Amsterdam is often referred to as “Venice of the North.” The people are tall, bonde, and almost everyone speaks English. You will be hard pressed to find a friendlier population in […]

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Crete, Greece

Crete is very beautiful. Unfortunately we just had a day to spend there. We hired a taxi who drove us around the island and educated us on life there. Tip – A hired taxi is often a great way to learn from a local, and far more enjoyable than a formal tour. Historically, Crete was […]

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