Kate J Hollingsworth
writer + entrepreneur
Tag: europe
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A Roman Holiday, part 1
I got to spend 11 days in Rome, and enjoyed exploring around the vast city that has been home to so much civilization and culture. Rome has everything from quiet gardens around the Villa Borghese… …and ancient ruins from the Roman Empire… …to modern iconic Italian vespas, political flags, accordions, music…. There are so many…
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Sights and Sounds of Florence
I got to spend one Saturday in Florence, Italy – a city steeped in the history of art, music, politics, and Italian culture. In the pedestrian streets around Florence’s famous art galleries, every square foot is filled with musicians and souvenir reproductions of famous paintings for sale…. Walking through the city, there are pops of…
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Hiking along the Italian Coast
I shared a few photos from our hike through Cinque Terre, Italy here. The seaside, the views – it’s lovely. : ) We started out early in the day by grabbing some fruit at one of the small streetside markets…. Our hike wound along the coast of the Mediterranean through 5 towns, some vineyards, and…
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One Tuesday at Cinque Terre, Italy
In April, I got to spend my spring break – 11 days – in Italy. The trip was rich with history, culture, and especially food. : ) We spent most of our time in Rome, but made this day trip out to Cinque Terre for some beautiful hiking along the Italian coast. This hiking area…
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In and Around Karlštejn Castle
A couple of weeks ago, I took a day trip out from Prague to Karlštejn. The small town is just a short train ride away through some of the Czech countryside, and the vibe is so different from the bustle of the capital. The views around Karlštrejn are so scenic and calm…. Along one of…
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Walking through Prague
I had a couple of days off work this week, and I spent the extra free time wandering the streets of Prague. I love taking in the city by exploring and meandering. : ) Today, I started my walk near the Vltava River…. The restaurants along this part of the riverside have a great view…
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Hungarian Architecture
I am so honored to be Freshly Pressed! Thank you to WordPress and to you blog readers – so exciting! I love reading all your comments – so uplifting to hear your memories of Budapest, your plans to visit. This city has made such an impact on us all. : ) A few final words…
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A Central European Road Trip
I just got back in Prague earlier today after a business trip to Budapest, Hungary. I’m in love with Budapest itself, and the road trip getting there was great, too! From Prague to Budapest is about a 5 hour drive – across the Czech Republic, through Slovakia, and into Hungary. From the road along the…
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Standing There in Budapest
Just a quick update… I’ve been working in Budapest, Hungary for a couple of days – this city is great! I really love it. When I get back to Prague, I’ll have more time to show you some more photos – but until the big reveal, here’s some sneak-peak photos of where I’ve been walking.…
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Still Kickin’
First, my Kindle broke. Then my iPod semi-broke. To keep the theme going, I broke my sunglasses… and after that my Internet went out.
