Frederic Chopin
Your Dream European Excursion Can Be Realized
Travel is the gateway to knowledge, not only for your children but for yourself as well. What better way to experience our global history than a family trip? If you already have your replacement USA passport, this idea becomes reality. Plan a weekend trip or an entire summer abroad, and you will create memories and experiences that will never be forgotten.
Your new passports is your ticket to the world. All of Europe becomes accessible, and London is a great place to start. London, the epitome of arts and culture and a historical governmental site. See your favorite Shakespeare play performed at Shakespeare’s very own Globe Theatre. Here plays that have withstood the test of time are performed by the best actors and executed with mastery. Or, go see Parliament, where democracy is being built upon every day right in front of your eyes. Wait for sundown and take a ghost tour and experience a more chilling take on London’s past. Take the Tube and see London’s famous Big Ben, a clocktower that is amung the largest in the world and symbol of national pride.
Italy has a little something for everyone, whether it’s great food, distinguished wine, or one-of-a-kind cultural experiences. See the historical site of the famous gladiatorial battles to the death at the Colisseum in Rome. While you’re there, see the world’s largest church, St. Peter’s Basilica, in the world’s smallest country, Vatican City. Experience first hand Michelangelo’s famous ceiling in the Sistene Chapel, where he spent almost five years painting various famous religious scenes. Meet up with some colorful Swiss Guards, the vibrantly colored personal bodyguards of the Pope and the City.
Do you prefer a more romantic setting with a loved one? Head over to Paris, France, the famous city of love. See Notre Dame, the monolithic Gothic cathedral and here its mighty bells ring across the city. Climb the Eiffel Tower, Paris’ most famous landscape feature. Indulge in your artistic side with a visit to the Louvre museum, the site of Da Vinci’s very own Mona Lisa. Or, if you would rather experience a more historical Paris, see the monumental Arc de Triomphe, the military memorial.
Anything is possible in Ireland. Endlessly rolling green hills and vibrant gardens make Ireland a place to reconnect with nature. Follow St. Patrick’s steps as you trace is path through Ireland and see his religious influence first hand. See the world’s oldest astronomically aligned stone monument, Newgrange, a mysterious piece of evidence to our early human ancestors.
Central Europe is unmatched in it’s experience. Italy, Germany, Poland, Hungary: these are just a few of the many countries of Central Europe. Germany holds the opportunity to cruise the Danube or the Rhine River, where you can witness giant Gothic castles, ancient Medieval towns, and learn of Germany’s colorful and interesting history. Poland, the homeland of Frederic Chopin and Marie Curie, is as full of culture as it is history. Want a more natural experience? Poland is famous for it’s beautiful landscapes.
Whatever you decide to do, a U.S. passport will help you get there. Whether you want nature, culture, or just a relaxing get-away, Europe and a passport can provide it. Or maybe you already have a passport, but it’s been lost, stolen, or damaged in your various adventures and you need a passports replacement. Whatever it is, it is not a problem. So go ahead, take the trip of a lifetime.
Frederic Chopin – Nocturne In E Flat Major, Op.9 No.2