Category: Europe

More than one million, mostly Jewish people perished at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp during WW2. But some prisoners, including teenager Ilona Ackerman, survived. Discover her remarkable story—and those of other Holocaust survivors.

Discover how a casual visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland, inspired my new book, ‘Born of Bombs and Bullets: An Aaron Thornton Thriller.”

Eighty years ago this month, Soviet troops liberated the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp where the Nazis murdered more than 1.1 million people. Learn about the new ONLINE, guided tours of Auschwitz. They’re LIVE and INTERACTIVE!

The Spanish Civil War and the 36-year dictatorship it spawned are controversial topics in Spain, and there’s almost no official information about them for tourists. So I’ll point you to the civil war sites in or near Madrid and shed light on the ongoing feud.

Malta remains unfamiliar to many travelers. Even fewer people know the island’s role in winning WW2– or where to find the secret bunkers, command centers, and tunnels filled with WW2 artifacts.

Malta was on my travel bucket list for years. I finally made it to the tiny Mediterranean island last week and loved the history, architecture, people, and food. But there were a few things I wish I’d known beforehand, that I think all visitors should consider.

Amsterdam— with its scenic canals, cobbled streets, 17th-century canal houses, and distinctively Dutch culture— is one of my favorite cities. Every 5 years it’s home to something extra special, not found anywhere else in the world. And 2025 will be a big year.

After seeing my article about the Eagle’s Nest, a reader shared with me the clandestine diary her uncle kept as a soldier with the US Army’s 3rd Infantry Division during WW2. It revealed some surprising details— and a remarkable story worth sharing.

Berchtesgaden, Germany, is a picturesque village nineteen miles south of Salzburg, Austria. It’s a popular vacation spot and hiking mecca— with a dark history.

One million people attend the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, each year, and thousands more watch it remotely. Learn lesser known facts about this 9-day festival and tips for seeing it in person— as a runner or a spectator.

Murder, sex, wealth, and tragedy— the ancient Italian city of Pompeii had it all. When Mount Vesuvius buried the thriving metropolis in volcanic debris in 79 AD, it created a time capsule of unparalleled intrigue. Ongoing archeological work continues to expose some of the city’s best secrets…