Dr. Helena Fialova

She sat quietly, slightly slouched over, between the two administrators as we began our meeting at a local University in Prague. She did not say a word — almost as if she had been instructed to just observe the proceedings — as we discussed … [Read more...]

The All Saints Chapel at Kunta Hora, CZ

Kunta Hora — a UNESCO World Heritage City — is the second most important city in the Czech Republic. Its masterpiece? The All Saints Chapel. Rumor has it that the abbot of the Sedlec monastery sprinkled soil from the holy land and the area around the … [Read more...]

Prague, CZ

Prague is among my favorite cities in the world. The breathtaking Prague castle sits majestically on a hilltop, as if it was watching over its subjects that mingle in this walking city defined by its architectural masterpiece of ancient buildings and … [Read more...]

Zurich

I have been blessed to spend large amounts of time in Zurich over the past 18 years. I love the city, as it is good for  my soul. The quaint ambiance, the picture perfect scenery, the fresh air, and the energy of the city warms my heart and engulfs … [Read more...]