Humankind has a proclivity to build massive, ornate, governmental buildings so the rulers can impress the ruled with their power. Such is the Hungarian Parliament building of Budapest. This is more than just another huge structure, it represents the painful dynamic of a country at odds with itself and its history. We entered the visitors…

As you walk into the Gresham Palace, now a Four Seasons Hotel, take a moment to pause and draw in the entirety of the T-shaped entrance and lobby with its incredible Art Nouveau style and detail — a style evident everywhere in the hotel, from lobby to bathroom. Art Nouveau was a dominant architectural style…