Leslie Livingston

Top Attractions In Medieval Regensburg Germany

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Regensburg, a picturesque city on the Danube River in Germany, is a destination well worth visiting. This medieval city is remarkable for having survived wartime bombing, leaving its medieval center gloriously intact. Unlike many German cities, Regensburg’s historic heart has been so well preserved that it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2006. … Read more

Visitor’s Guide to Neuschwanstein Castle In Bavaria

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Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria. I give you an overview of the castle’s history, its architect, and tell you what you need to see inside. Clad in glistening limestone and strategically perched in the Alps, Neuschwanstein Castle is the most visited site in Germany. The Neo-Gothic castle isn’t a … Read more

Guide To Diocletian’s Palace: a “Living Museum” in Split Croatia

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Here’s my guide to visiting the magnificent Diocletian’s Palace in Split Croatia. It’s one of the most impressive and well preserved Roman ruins in Europe and the top must visit attraction in Split. With a fetching location on the dramatic Split harbor, Diocletian’s Palace is one of the most imposing ancient Roman structures in existence … Read more

Guide To Paris’ Musée d’Art Moderne: Modern Art and a Mysterious Art Heist

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Listen up, culture vultures. Here’s my guide to visiting Paris’ Museum of Modern Art (or “MAM” as it is known), a bastion of modern art in Paris. I give you an overview of the museum and must know tips for visiting. I have been to many Paris museums, both large and small, in my many … Read more

Guide To the Beethoven Trail in Vienna: Monuments, Sites & Museums

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“There are and will be a thousand princes; there is only one Beethoven.” —Ludwig van Beethoven Dah-Dah-Dah-Dah … The power and passion of those famous first four notes … If you love Beethoven, here’s my guide to visiting the top Beethoven sites and attractions in Vienna Austria. Ludwig van Beethoven is as Viennese as wiener … Read more

Who Were the Medici? A Nutshell History of Florence’s Ruling Family

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Looking for a history of the Medici family? You’ve come to the right place! The Medici family of Florence holds a prominent place in history as the unrivaled dynasty of the Renaissance period. They were not only renowned but also held immense power during that time. When people think of Florence, they think of the … Read more

Guide To Goya’s Terrifying Black Paintings At Madrid’s Prado Museum

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The Prado is Spain’s cultural jewel and best museum. One of the highlights of a visit is seeing Francesco Goya’s haunting Black Paintings. They’re riveting must see works at the museum. The Black Paintings are some of the most disturbing artworks ever made. They depict existential despondency over the human condition and edge-of-death despair. The … Read more

Into the Gladiators’ Lair: Guide To The Underground Colosseum

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“While stands the Coliseum, Rome shall stand; When falls the Coliseum, Rome shall fall; And when Rome falls – the World.” — Lord Byron Every visitor to Rome visits the Colosseum. But most don’t make it into the fascinating underground area. Formally named the Flavian Amphitheater, the Colosseum has stood in Rome for almost 2,000 … Read more

The Life and Paintings of Artemisia Gentileschi, the #MeToo Movement’s Old Master

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“My illustrious lordship, I’ll show you what a woman can do.” — Artemisia Gentileschi to her art patron Don Antonio Ruggo Here’s my guide to the compelling life of Italian Baroque painter Artemisia Gentileschi and her most important masterpieces. I bet you’ve never heard of Artemisia Gentileschi, am I right? She was one of the … Read more