A Bit of Blue at the Frida Kahlo Museum
There’s a lot of art to see around Mexico City, and the Frida Kahlo Museum at The Blue House was one of the best places to visit.
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Taking in the Art at Medici Chapel in Florence
A stop to admire the artwork of Michelangelo at Medici Chapel in Florence, Italy.
The Streets of Osaka, Japan
As I wander through cities, I sometimes try to take in too much at once. The sights, sounds, smells of a city are what give me a sense of place.
Colorful Side of Singapore
Though modern Singapore and its architecture is a marvel, I found it less interesting than the older, more colorful side of the Southeast Asian nation.
Royal Splendor in Phnom Penh
Visiting the beauty of the Cambodian Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on the final day of my tour through the country.
Streets of Perugia, Italy
Wandering through the winding streets of Perugia, Italy, in search of nothing in particular other than a sense of the historic city.
Seoul at Night
“I often think that the night is more alive and more richly colored than the day.” -Vincent Van Gogh Seoul is an amazing metropolis–the towering buildings and modern architecture make it seem overwhelming at times–with history, culture, and international commerce mingling in the streets. It’s fascinating to watch the people throughout the day among the backdrop …
Look! More Ruins in Pompeii
Touring the ruins of Pompeii and wondering what each of the similar ruins once were. It included a nice stop in the ancient prostitution district.
Colossal Colosseum Tour in Rome
Wandering around the enormous Roman Colosseum in the summer heat in search of lions feasting on gladiators.
Evening View from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
Free nighttime views of the cityscape from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.
Sunset on Zhaoqing City Wall
During my first National Day holiday in China, which is shortly after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I headed to Zhaoqing.
Beauty Fades in Fujian
On my first day among the Hakka tulou in the Fujian countryside, I wandered through fields that were not on the tourist maps (if there were maps anyway). Shortly after wandering away from the road and the water buffalo that filled it, I came across this dilapidated house. Houses around it were still occupied, but …
Reflecting Religion at Trinity Church in Boston
In Boston, I stopped at Copley Square to walk around Trinity Church, one of the most beautiful buildings in the US.
Ruined in Panama
A walk through Casco Viejo in Panama City leads to stop at the ruins of Iglesia de Santo Domingo.
Road to Songpan
The May Day holiday has come and gone in China. Of course, here in America we like to celebrate our Labor Day in September…with barbecues and beer. Following my painfully long bus ride from Chengdu during my first May Day holiday, I had a few hours to wander around the small town of Songpan. There …