Vivid Happiness

“Only when coming from Norway does Switzerland seem reasonably priced. Dropping $20 or $25 on a decent Swiss dinner felt like a big relief. (Later, when I was in Poland, I could eat like royalty for $20. In Warsaw I had lunch for $2…banana, egg-salad sandwich, and a bottle of water. But, as the stray [...]

Florence, Italy is, simply put, a feast for the senses. Art lovers from all over the globe flock to this magnificent city and are never disappointed. From some of the greatest art in the world to luxurious accommodations and gourmet food, Florence is Italy’s greatest treasure. Sadly, Florence was almost Italy’s buried treasure. Or, to [...]