Cigar Factory New Orleans in Louisiana, USA

Cigar Factory New Orleans in Louisiana, USA

The diligence and skill of the folks rolling cigars at Cigar Factory New Orleans is captivating.  They do not falter in their performance, even while being interrupted with admiration by observers.  The warm, brown interior of the shop indicates years of producing and savoring a delectable leaf that has been enjoyed by countless people through history.  The thick, spicy musk of unburnt tobacco mingles with the humidity of New Orleans and makes me smile. 

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Delicious Food in Krakow, Poland

Delicious Food in Krakow, Poland

Krakow, I found, is amazingly rich in the history, architecture and culture I crave. Main Market Square on a Saturday night is alive with activity and food to tempt, even on a full stomach.  Unparalleled street food, less tourists and more people from the countryside, are what you will find on a Saturday night in the Main Market Square.

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Christmas in Crete

Christmas in Crete

We drove into Heraklion, from our apartment in Ligaria, just about every day of our trip to Crete. On Christmas Eve we toured the outdoor markets in Heraklion.  The fish market was stocked with a variety of local catches.  A little further, there was a young lady making Turkish coffee and giving it away as a gift to passersby.  Crete was a treat. 

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Restaurace Skalka Vimperk in the Czech Republic

Restaurace Skalka Vimperk in the Czech Republic

If you ever find yourself traveling through southwest Czech near the German border, I would highly recommend a stop at probably the best place I have eaten, Restaurace Skalka Vimperk in the Czech Republic.

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