Tallinn’s Communism Tour
“Are you here for the Communism Tour?” Our young guide stepped forward and introduced himself as Marko. I stepped forward and checked us in. “What drew you to take this […]
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Auschwitz II – Birkenau
As I mentioned in my last post, whenever I envision Auschwitz in my mind, I picture a vast space of squat buildings, work fields, and guard tours. When I picture […]
The Hiding Place in Haarlem
If you like reading books about the Holocaust, Corrie ten Boom’s tale of her family’s role in the Dutch Resistance should definitely be added to your reading list. The Hiding […]
Dodging Bombs in Manchester
“Imagine it,” our guide Ed encouraged us. “Every night you face the same question: go to the shelter, where it’s stinky, crowded and noisy. Where you probably don’t get much […]
