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Coffee Break: Back from Amsterdam

Hello my Dear Friends! I have so many stories and travel tips to share — but as always, I’m constantly running out of time. And I got sick right after we got home. So many people were sneezing and coughing on the plane. The funny part? I actually brought masks with me, thinking ahead… butContinueContinue reading “Coffee Break: Back from Amsterdam”

Exploring Japanese Cemeteries: Stories, Traditions, and Spiritual Serenity 

When I first visited a Japanese cemetery, I was amazed by how peaceful and unique it seemed compared to cemeteries throughout the world. It radiates a unique harmony—a blend of nature, spirituality, and tradition. Towering wooden planks, known as sotoba, stood silently behind stone graves, their carved inscriptions seeming to whisper ancient secrets. I couldn’tContinueContinue reading “Exploring Japanese Cemeteries: Stories, Traditions, and Spiritual Serenity “

Explore the Majestic Baháʼí House of Worship in Chicago: A Must-See Spiritual Landmark.

This post was published on Triptipedia first. Are you planning to visit Chicago?  Please do not miss the opportunity to see the Temple of All Religions.  The Temple of All Religions in Chicago, also known as the Baháʼí House of Worship, is a stunning architectural masterpiece that stands as a symbol of unity and toleranceContinueContinue reading “Explore the Majestic Baháʼí House of Worship in Chicago: A Must-See Spiritual Landmark.”

Travel Etiquette: Essential Etiquette for Enjoying Museums, Tours, and Theaters 

Traveling is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of different countries. Each destination has its own unique customs, and learning to respect these cultural norms is an essential part of being a responsible traveler. One of the best ways to discover the history, traditions, and art of a placeContinueContinue reading “Travel Etiquette: Essential Etiquette for Enjoying Museums, Tours, and Theaters “

Barcelona’s Gems: Discover the Best Gaudi’s Architectural Masterpieces  

Barcelona is a city rich in architectural beauty including several notable buildings designed by the brilliant architect Antoni Gaudi: Casa Mila, Casa Batllo, Casa Calvet, Palau Güell and Casa Vicens. These whimsical structures are must-see attractions for both visitors and art lovers. Gaudi’s works, characterized by the absence of straight lines, colorful mosaics, and aContinueContinue reading “Barcelona’s Gems: Discover the Best Gaudi’s Architectural Masterpieces  “

Thursday Travel: Casa de Mila, Barcelona, Spain

Located in the heart of Barcelona, Casa de Mila is a stunning example of Catalan modernist architecture. Designed by the amazing architect Antoni Gaudí, this building is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see attraction for visitors to the city. Casa de Mila, also known as La Pedrera, was built between 1906 and 1912ContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travel: Casa de Mila, Barcelona, Spain”

Exploring the Vibrant Korean Town in Tokyo: A Delightful Cultural Experience.

This is one of Tokyo’s hidden gems that we discovered on our trip to Japan. We had a great time exploring this part of the city, and I want to share my experience with you.  Korean Town is located in the vibrant Shin-Okubo area. This neighborhood offers cultural experiences, culinary delights, and exciting things toContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Vibrant Korean Town in Tokyo: A Delightful Cultural Experience.”

Art Symphony: Standing Glass Fish, Minneapolis, USA

This is a magnificent sculpture a Standing Glass Fish, created by Canadian-American architect and designer Frank Gehry. First, the sculpture was part of the exhibition at the Walker Art Center and two years later was moved to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden where anyone can admire that extraordinary piece of art.  The inspiration began from Frank Gehry childhood, when his grandmotherContinueContinue reading “Art Symphony: Standing Glass Fish, Minneapolis, USA”

Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy

The massive marble mask known as the “Mouth of Truth” (Bocca della Veritá) is a well-known landmark in Rome, Italy. It is located in the entrance of Santa Maria in Cosmedin Church.  The massive, mythical sculpture is devoted to the God of the Sea and is 1.75 metres in diameter.  According to the ancient legend,ContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travels: “Mouth of Truth”, Rome, Italy”

Thursday Travels: Rome, Italy

Rome, Italy. The Theatre of Marcellus is an historic open-air theatre built in Rome during the latter years of the Roman Republic. With a capacity of more than 14,000 seats, it was the largest theatre in the city. People could both see drama and musical performances there. Today, Rome’s historic ruins in the neighbourhood ofContinueContinue reading “Thursday Travels: Rome, Italy”

Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.

This post appears first on my Triptipedia page. In the heart of Paris, not far from the Louvre and the Ile de la Cité, near Les Halles in the 4th arrondissement, you can find high distinctive and remarkable construction: the Centre Pompidou (the Centre national d’art et de culture Georges-Pompidou) and the Stravinsky Fountain.  To begin with, IContinueContinue reading “Interesting place in Paris: the Centre Pompidou and Stravinsky Fountain.”

Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A

Today I have a small achievement: I have already published 100 posts. In celebration of my little blogging anniversary, I decided to conduct an interview with myself. I think, through the interview, you can get a good sense of a person’s personality, worldview, and life opinions. I will interview myself, but if you have anyContinueContinue reading “Celebrate 100 Suitcase Travel Blog posts with an author. Q&A”

Cool place to see a cat colony in Rome.

Torre Argentina Cat Sanctuary Location: Largo di Torre Argentina Via Arenula corner (archaeological area) 6 minutes walk from Pantheon 20 minutes walk from the Colosseum Opening hours: Every day: 12am- 5pm Since ancient times, cats have been very popular in Rome. Besides hunting mice and rats, cats were also great companions for wealthy people. TheContinueContinue reading “Cool place to see a cat colony in Rome.”

Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.

Part 3 of the “Etiquette for everyday” series is my favorite. I find it more entertaining and alive.. If you missed the previous posts, you can catch up here: Part 1 and Part 2. Let’s learn more about the etiquette in public places and the rules of small talk. Public Places. Shopping. In order toContinueContinue reading “Etiquette for everyday. Part 3.”

An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.”

Michelangelo , The Creation of Adam My dear friends, I would like to take a moment to relax and enjoy a coffee break with you during this absolutely insane time.  A very curious fact caught my attention, and I wanted to share it with you. I think you might find it interesting, especially if youContinueContinue reading “An Interesting Fact About Michelangelo’s “Creation Of Adam.””

Best attractions in the Florence and skip the line tickets to the galleries.

Florence Florence is one of the most delightful cities in Italy. So rich in art, architecture, history and it is one of my favorite ones.  Our trip was really amazing that I can endlessly talk about it. There is so much to see, learn, admire, and explore.  All the traveling tips are based on myContinueContinue reading “Best attractions in the Florence and skip the line tickets to the galleries.”

Visiting South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Memorial and Keystone Town. Part 1.

Mount Rushmore National Memorial Every country or city has a recognizable iconic place or famous symbol.  Even at a glance, you can tell where it is.   The United States is identified with The Statue of Liberty, Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon National Park and, of course, Mount Rushmore National Memorial with the impressive monumental sculptureContinueContinue reading “Visiting South Dakota: Mount Rushmore Memorial and Keystone Town. Part 1.”

Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.

Colosseun. Rome, Italy The Colosseum is an iconic symbol of Rome, beautiful, powerful and historical. It was the largest and absolutely outstanding amphitheater in the Roman world. It’s one of the most famous sights in Italy and a very popular tourist destination.  The Colosseum was build in 1st century CE and commissioned  by Emperor Vespasian of the Flavian dynasty as a gift to the Roman people. Later, hisContinueContinue reading “Skip the line tickets and tips for first time visiting Colosseum.”

How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.

I can’t wait when we are going to be able to live our “normal” life again and start to travel. I am sure you have the same desperate wish as I do. Hopefully, one day we can pick our desirable destination and… hooray!!! We are going to the place of our dream.  We are allContinueContinue reading “How to buy skip the line tickets, Save money and See an amazing Vatican Museum.”

Belgium: Travel tips

Belgium is an incredibly beautiful country with medieval cities. The unique architecture and cobblestone streets are evoking a feeling of history and cultural heritage. Belgium is a small country and it’s very easy to go from one city to another. This is so convenient because you can explore more places for a limited period.      WeContinueContinue reading “Belgium: Travel tips”

Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.

Italy is a very popular travel destination and wonderful historic country. It is one of the world’s centres of magnificent art, architecture, literature, music, and fashion. Italian people have an amazing cuisine and such romantic language.   Italy carries a unique art collection carefully preserved through centuries. Museums and galleries have an inspiring work by notable paintersContinueContinue reading “Rome: where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces.”

One day trip to Peterhof from St. Petersburg, Russia.

Original post located on Triptipedia. Please click here to visit my page. If you are planning to go to St Petersburg, Russia, please include in your itinerary a one-day trip to Royal summer residence Peterhof. The idea to build a magnificent palace ensemble with fountains belonged to Tsar Peter the Great ( Peter I). You willContinueContinue reading “One day trip to Peterhof from St. Petersburg, Russia.”

Bernini’s masterpieces in Rome and tips for travelers.

Photo by Davide Cacciatori on Pexels.com Rome is a wonderful city, with magnificent artwork and many genuine masterpieces. It is a real open-air museum, very beautiful and impressive. I already published a post “Where to see Caravaggio’s masterpieces in Rome” and if you missed it you can read the post here.   Today I would like to introduce the impressive worksContinueContinue reading “Bernini’s masterpieces in Rome and tips for travelers.”

Detroit: Henry Ford Museum.

I started listening to an audiobook written by Arthur Hailey “Wheels”. I love this author and I have read almost all of his books. He always has the ability to develop an entertaining plot, precisely describe the production environment, specific details of jobs, and occupations. I read his book with great pleasure. In this novelContinueContinue reading “Detroit: Henry Ford Museum.”

Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?

55 Heritage Sites: Historic center of Rome Historic center of Florence The Trulli of Alberobello Villa d’Este, Tivoli Venice and its Lagoon Cathedral, Torre Civica and Piazza Grande, Modena and more… 55 Heritage Sites: The Great Wall Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing Kulangsu, a Historic International Settlement Cultural Landscape of Honghe Hani RiceContinueContinue reading “Which countries have the most UNESCO Heritage sites ?”