A Colorful Tour of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal
The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It’s a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
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The top destination when visiting Sintra, Portugal, is Pena Palace. It’s a beautiful mix of architectural styles and color.
A Colorful Tour of Pena Palace in Sintra, Portugal Read More »
The plan was to eat and drink through Porto, Portugal, but weather and a poor food choice changed those plans.
A Rainy Tour of Porto, Portugal Read More »
As flood waters in China have reached the Giant Buddha of Leshan, I’m reminded of my trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Views of the Giant Buddha of Leshan Read More »
There’s a lot to see around touristy Luang Prabang, and Wat Xieng Thong, the most important of temples in town, is at the top of the list.
Touring Temples at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang Read More »
It’s important to learn the history of the places we visit, but the history of Teotihuacan in Mexico is not entirely known.
Difficulty in Writing History at Teotihuacan Read More »
On my first summer holiday in China, I visited the Terracotta Army in Xi’an and was in awe at the epic size of this ancient tomb for the Qin Emperor.
Witnessing the Scale of the Terracotta Army in Xi’an Read More »
Finding a renewed sense of appreciation for church architecture at the ornately decorated St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy.
Overcoming Church Fatigue in Venice Read More »
After awaking early in Yogyakarta to watch the sunrise at Borobudur, I headed to the other UNESCO World Heritage Site — Prambanan Temple Complex.
The Road to Picturesque Prambanan Read More »
On my second day in Siem Reap, I stopped at a lake outside Banteay Srei to enjoy the calm hidden from the large groups of tourists at Angkor Wat.
Calm Lake at Banteay Srei, Cambodia Read More »
Most travelers only spend a day or two in Bagan while in Myanmar. Due to my own carelessness, I got 5 days of biking in the land of pagodas.
Biking through Bagan Read More »
What ever became of my youth?I wanted to stop a stranger and ask.“It went into hiding,” said an old womanWho’d read my mind.“Swimming with sharks,” a drunk concurred – Charles Simic, from The Stray There wasn’t much time to prepare. I had a long overnight layover in Kuala Lumpur on my way to Yogyakarta —
Birthday Borobudur Sunrise Read More »
Before setting out to Kyoto with my limited itinerary, I read that the sunset was beautiful around Tō-Ji, Eastern Temple. Or maybe I read that it was meant for sunrise, but I wasn’t about to wake up that early.
Watching the Sunset Over Tō-Ji in Kyoto Read More »
A long walk through Kyoto, Japan, to reach Nijo Castle to see the Tokugawa Shogun residence and gardens.
Wandering Through Castles in Kyoto Read More »
Feeling underwhelmed during a visit to Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Feeling Underwhelmed at Thang Long, a UNESCO Site in Vietnam Read More »
A visit to Changdeokgung palace in Seoul, South Korea, including a tour of the secret garden. This is one of the largest and most impressive palaces in Korea.
Walking Through Seoul’s Secret Garden at Changdeokgung Read More »