An Architectural Tour of Chicago
One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
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One of the best reasons to visit Chicago is the architecture. So much of it is a work of art, with plenty of tours to keep visitors busy.
An Architectural Tour of Chicago Read More »
A long weekend trip through Chicago was a great getaway to a city full of art, culture, architecture, and food.
First Impressions of Chicago Read More »
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.
A Bit of Blue at the Frida Kahlo Museum Read More »
A stop to admire the artwork of Michelangelo at Medici Chapel in Florence, Italy.
Taking in the Art at Medici Chapel in Florence Read More »
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.
The Streets of Osaka, Japan Read More »
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.
Colorful Side of Singapore Read More »
Visiting the beauty of the Cambodian Royal Palace in Phnom Penh on the final day of my tour through the country.
Royal Splendor in Phnom Penh Read More »
Wandering through the winding streets of Perugia, Italy, in search of nothing in particular other than a sense of the historic city.
Streets of Perugia, Italy Read More »
“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
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.
Look! More Ruins in Pompeii Read More »
Wandering around the enormous Roman Colosseum in the summer heat in search of lions feasting on gladiators.
Colossal Colosseum Tour in Rome Read More »
Free nighttime views of the cityscape from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building in Shinjuku.
Evening View from Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building Read More »
During my first National Day holiday in China, which is shortly after the Mid-Autumn Festival, I headed to Zhaoqing.
Sunset on Zhaoqing City Wall Read More »
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
Beauty Fades in Fujian Read More »
In Boston, I stopped at Copley Square to walk around Trinity Church, one of the most beautiful buildings in the US.
Reflecting Religion at Trinity Church in Boston Read More »