Xi’an and the Terracotta Army
Before I was born my parents launched a program which paired archaeologists with high school kids eager to learn through a hands-on exploration of history. Though they had retired from the field by th…
Tag: Museum
Copenhagen Warning: Public Museums are No Longer Free
Pick up a guide book or read a blog and it'll probably still mention that Copenhagen's spectacular museums are free. Tra…
Malaga In January – A Pleasant Surprise
Seville, Granada, Cadiz ... these are the cities that spring to mind when you talk about southern Spain in winter. Citie…
Scottish Museum at Night – Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo
Late on a crisp Scottish summer evening I set out to explore the capital city of Edinburgh. As I wandered the city's storied streets I eventually found myself standing before a beautifully lit Museum. The museum is bui…
Friday’s Weekly Travel Photo – A Flower in Bloom in Oslo
Norway has a reputation as one of the world's most beautiful destinations. The majestic fjords, stunning waterfalls, and inspiring vistas of massive snow capped mountains have come to define the country. Yet, there i…
Hagia Sophia and The Sultan Ahmed “Blue” Mosque
Hagia Sophia
Every art and architecture student has studied the beauty and wonder of Hagia Sophia. It is a premier example of Byzantine art and construction. This fortress-esque structure has stood as a testament to human ingenuity since 537 AD. That's not a typo. This massive sprawling cit…
Exploring Oslo – Longships, Vikings and Stave Churches
The sight that greeted my bleary eyes was a frustrating one. I silently cursed myself for not spending more time taking photos of the city the night before. The previous evening's blue sky had been replaced by a solid,…
Madrid Part II
As time rushes by the adventure has continued to be an absolute delight. After finishing my last post I set out into the city. In usual form I was more focused on the voyage than the destination. With my map stashed in m…
Athens Part I
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The ferry sucked, it smelled bad, I got one hour of sleep and was thrilled to get off when we pulled into port about 15 minutes before dawn. I could go on for a…
Berlin – Walking the City’s Streets
Whew, it's amazing how easy it is to get behind and how hard it is to get caught up! That said, this should hopefully do it. Also, if there's something you're curious about, or would like to hear more about - post a co…