Ok, first things first: it's pronounced "Preskett" (press-skit). That’s how you say it in Arizona, and anyone who pronounces it the grammatically correct way (“Press-scott”) will be immediately outed as an obvious “you ain’t from around here”. You see, apparently, the town settlers wanted to sound as “western” as possible, so they purposely mispronounced the …
If you've ever wanted to visit Greece and see the ancient Parthenon, but can't make the trip, fear not! All you need to do is take a short flight to Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Parthenon, built by architect William Crawford, is a full-scale replica of the original Parthenon in Greece. Located in Centennial Park, at …
Located just outside the Jewish Quarter in Prague (about a 4-minute walk - The Prague Blog (Czech Republic).), I highly recommend a visit to Speculum Alchamiae: Museum of Alchemy. It was one of the coolest experiences we had in Prague, which says a lot, as all the experiences were amazing. Why??? This museum is the …
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Arguably one of the most famous homes in the United States, the Winchester Mystery House is a sight to behold. Extremely popular among the paranormal community, the house is known for not only its wild design, but its numerous ghosts. Whether the house is really haunted is highly debatable, but one thing that isn’t – …
"Statue of the Madonna, St. Dominic and Thomas Aquinas", sculpted by Matěj Václav Jäckel in 1708. A massively popular bridge, you’ll likely find Charles Bridge at the top of any “must-see” list for Prague. Located within Praha 1, it’s one of the numerous bridges that cross the Vltava River connecting Old Town. It’s the most …
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Located just outside Beautiful and Historic Savannah, Georgia., Bonaventure Cemetery routinely makes most lists of “World’s Most Famous Cemeteries”. Established in 1846, the beautiful Spanish Moss covered oak trees and elaborate headstones bring a medieval gothic vibe that isn't found in many U.S. cemeteries. Many of the headstones date back to the 1800’s and early …
Located on the side of Old Town Hall within Old Town Square, at Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Josefov, Czechia, the Prague Astronomical Clock is a must-see for anyone visiting the city. Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also incredibly historic, as it’s the oldest working clock still in operation - ✨anywhere in the …
First things first - it's insanely windy at Walnut Canyon National Monument. You have no idea while in the parking lot or near the front doors of the Visitor's Center, as it's not windy at all. Once you exit the doors to the outside area below that begins the long descent down the stairs and …
An impressive Gothic tower separating Prague’s New Town from Old Town, the Powder Tower is a sight to behold. It was our introduction to Old Town Prague once arriving via train, and it certainly set the stage for what was to come. We stayed at The Hotel Paris Prague (highly recommend), which was only approximately …
An incredibly old, sacred place, the Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague is a sight to behold. Located within the Jewish Quarter, it was the main (and only) cemetery the city’s Jews were allowed for centuries. It’s one of the largest of its kind in Europe, used between the first half of the 1400’s until 1786. …
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