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.
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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.
Walking Along Hwaseong Fortress, Korea
Walking around Korean UNESCO World Heritage Site Hwaseong Fortress in Suwon, just outside Seoul, on a sunny summer day.
Painful Bike Ride to Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion
I took a painful bike ride to visit the golden pavilion at Kinkaku-ji in Kyoto. It was worth the ride, if only I had a better bike.
Silent Temples
“Nature is a temple in which living pillars Sometimes give voice to confused words; Man passes there through forests of symbols Which look at him with familiar eyes.” –Charles Baudelaire, from Correspondences Among the cities I’ve visited, watching the fashionable crowds scurry past beneath the shadows of skyscrapers that block the sun, memories of quieter destinations flood …
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.
Beyond the Scaffolding of Travel
I feel like I’m touring construction sites instead of historic sites. Almost every time I visit a tourist destination, it’s covered in scaffolding.
Walking Through History in Rome
Walking through Roman history in the summer heat at the Forum and Palatine Hill.
Touring Banteay Srei
Banteay Srei in the Angkor Wat complex is one of the most beautiful temples. This 10th century Cambodian temple is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.
Halong Bay in Black & White
A few black & white photos of Halong Bay, Vietnam, from two days of beautiful weather at the UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Staring into the Distance at Baphuon
Before heading back to Angkor Wat in Cambodia, my driver dropped me off at Prasat Bayon. At the top of Baphuon, I took in the view out over the crowd.
Finding Food at Angkor Wat
It’s not easy finding good food at a decent price right at Angkor Wat, but it is possible…and delicious.
Angkor Wat in Black & White
Angkor Wat is a marvel to witness and provides amazing photo opportunities. Here are my views of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat in black & white.
Quiet Awe at Ta Prohm
Visiting Ta Prohm (the temple featured in Tomb Raider) in Cambodia’s Angkor Wat complex before the crowds of tourists arrived.