A Rainy Tour of Porto, Portugal
The plan was to eat and drink through Porto, Portugal, but weather and a poor food choice changed those plans.
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Led by a Local: My Tour of Mexico City
I met up with a friend in Mexico City for a local’s tour. We went to some must-visit sites and stopped off for drinks and amazing food.
Taking in the Art at Medici Chapel in Florence
A stop to admire the artwork of Michelangelo at Medici Chapel in Florence, Italy.
Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral
Visiting Saigon’s Notre Dame Cathedral, which was constructed in the late 19th century. The church sits on an island between busy streets.
Overcoming Church Fatigue in Venice
Finding a renewed sense of appreciation for church architecture at the ornately decorated St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica di San Marco) in Venice, Italy.
Cao Dai: A Different Kind of Temple in Vietnam
Visiting the colorful Cao Đài Temple outside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on a day tour that included the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Overlooking San Marco Square
“There is something so different in Venice from any other place in the world, that you leave at once all accustomed habits and everyday sights to enter an enchanted garden.” – Mary Shelley I wasn’t certain I wanted to pay to get in. Sure, the view should be pleasant, but is it really worth 8 euros? Everything else in Venice …
Admiring the Duomo in Florence
Relieving the effects of church fatigue in Florence while admiring the ornate Basilica di Santa Maria del Fiore, also known as Il Duomo di Firenze.
Wanderings in Assisi
Wandering around Assisi, Italy, in search of medieval architecture and views of the Umbrian countryside and Rocco Maggiore and Basilica of St. Francis.
Crowded Religious Tourism at the Vatican
Navigating the crowds to tour the Vatican museum and Sistine Chapel to view the works of art.
Pinkest Church in Town
While walking around my neighborhood in Saigon, I came across one building that stood out: Nha Tho Tan Dinh. This Catholic church was the brightest building in the area. Aside from the huge new skyscrapers in the more luxurious parts of District 1, this was the brightest building in the city. I walked past this …
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.
Finding Freedom in Boston
A day of walking along the Freedom Trail in Boston, MA, with stops at the Old State House and King’s Chapel.
Ruined in Panama
A walk through Casco Viejo in Panama City leads to stop at the ruins of Iglesia de Santo Domingo.
First View of Reykjavik
My first view of Reykjavik, Iceland, was from the tower of Hallgrímskirkja Lutheran church on a beautiful winter day.