One of Europe’s most popular destinations, once you see Prague for the first time, you understand why so many have fallen in love with it.  Pastel colors and cobblestones are your view in pretty much every direction, and the city’s timeless bohemian architecture has escaped the ravages of war.  Start in the Castle district, the highest point of the city where you find the castle complex – not just a castle but churches and gardens as well – then head down the hill to stroll across one of the world’s most photographed bridges, Charles Bridge, which takes you into the old town. Many beer pubs and basement restaurants are in this area, so if you aren’t familiar with the Czech’s hardy cuisine, now is the time to try.  There are several large squares popular with photographers, such as the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.  Another district that is a must is Josefov, the old Jewish quarter that has a beautiful cemetery and several historically significant synagogues which are still in use.

The capital of Germany is paved with cobblestone streets dating back 750 years, but at the same time it is gloriously modern. For nearly 30 years, Berlin was really two cities: East and West Berlin, with an impenetrable wall between the two.  In 1989 all that changed. The wall came down, reuniting the two parts of the city.  Since that time, Berlin has been not only reborn, but also reinvented. The action (sights, restaurants and nightlife) is now found in eastern Berlin. Much of the new city is already in place: parliament sits in the renovated Reichstag; Potsdamer Platz, once leveled to a field in the Wall's death zone, is now a bustling quarter with shops, restaurants, a theater, a film museum, and a casino; and the city's world-class collection of European art has been reunited in the Gemaldegalerie. Art lovers should check out the various warehouse art galleries and the graffiti on what is left of the Berlin Wall. This revitalized Berlin has been called the "New York City" of Europe. 

Imagine walking into a coffee shop and buying marijuana with your cappuccino, or hunting for souvenirs and ending up in a sex shop. This can happen to you in Amsterdam. But cannabis and the Red Light District are only two of the eclectic experiences that the city has to offer. Romantic canals lined by 17th century architecture criss-cross the city, ad strolling around has the feel of visiting an open-air museum. Shop for tulips, bulbs and wooden shoes at the floating Flower Market. Soak up culture in the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frankhuis. Add a windmill, a canal boat cruise and a Heineken or three. If you are in need of some fresh air and exercise, rent a bike and really explore and see the city. Head to Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s largest city park and sit and enjoy the sights. The result is a city full of luscious ingredients and as tasty as the famous Dutch appelgebak or apple pie.