A Not Completely Futile Dash Through Teotihuacán
There’s no rush to get to the entrance of the archeological park of Teotihuacán. The sign says it opens at 7, which is when I arrived, but the guard won’t … Read more
Tom Bartel
Cathedral, Mexico City
The Cathedral in the Plaza Zócalo in Mexico City is the largest church in the Western Hemisphere. It’s a Unesco World Heritage site. But, with a few exceptions–and not that … Read more
10 Basic Tips to Make Your Travel Photos Better
Note: February 16, 2017. This is a slight update to a post I did more than three years ago. I haven’t changed much other than re-editing a couple photos and … Read more
Sydney Opera House Evening Light
The roof of the Sydney Opera House turns gold in the Australian summer sunset. I’m always amazed at what lovely shots I can get with my phone when I was … Read more
Family Photo, Feria de Abril, Sevilla, Spain
The Feria de Abril (April Fair) in Sevilla, Spain originated in the 19th Century as a livestock exhibition. It has morphed into a celebration of all things Sevilla. There’s a … Read more
San Miguel de Allende, Woman in the Window
As we sat eating our lunch in a rooftop restaurant in San Miguel de Allende, I noticed a woman had been at her window peering down at the customers for … Read more
Spain: 3 Unesco World Heritage Day Trips from Madrid
Three Unesco World Heritage sites, Segovia, El Escorial, and Alcalá de Henares are all easy day trips from Madrid.
Roadside Shrine, Near Con Con, Chile
Roadside shrines are common in South America and often attract additional adornments and petitions.
Roman Aqueduct, Segovia, Spain
Of all the dominant architectural features in Spain, the Roman aqueduct at Segovia is perhaps the most, well, just flat out impressive. The original inscription is gone, but archeologists place … Read more
Doll Vendor, San Miguel de Allende
Her sales station was right outside our hotel in San Miguel de Allende. Her expression says she’s not much liking having her picture taken, but I was able to work … Read more
