The Aljafería Palace, Zaragoza, Spain
The Aljaferia Palace in Zaragoza, Spain is a beautiful remnant of Spain’s Moorish history.
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Tomb of Christopher Columbus, Sevilla, Spain
The tomb of Christopher Columbus in the Sevilla Cathedral is carried by four kings representing the kingdoms of Spain. There’s some controversy as to the location of the grave of Coumbus, but the Spanish assure you that he’s buried in Sevilla Cathedral.
The Terracotta Army, Xian, China
I was prepared not to like the Terracotta Warriors of Xian. Despite the fact that everyone has already seen images of the thousands of clay figures, I was more than … Read more
Jongmyo Shrine, Seoul, South Korea
The Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul is a Confucian shrine that was built to serve as the venue for the memorial services of the Korean dynasty that ruled from the 14th … Read more
Nova Scotia: History, Cuisine, and Natural Beauty
Nova Scotia offers its own brand of history, cuisine, natural beauty, and recreation. Enjoy great road trip scenery circling Cape Breton.
One Short Week in New Brunswick, Canada
You would think we’d know better, after years of traveling. But we jumped on the chance to visit New Brunswick for a week, not allowing ourselves enough time to stay … Read more
Site of Acadian Exile, Grand Pré, Nova Scotia
L’Acadie, (English: Acadia) established in 1604, was the general name of the French controlled colonies in what is now Canada and the US. During the multiple colonial wars between England … Read more
Quebec City at Night
A beautiful city best shows itself at twilight. The lamps and window lights come on just before the sky gives up its job of illuminating man’s creations. The air cools … Read more
Baptistery of St. John, Siena, Italy
When it comes to early Renaissance art, Siena is more or less thought of as Florence’s little brother. A lot of the same artists worked in Siena. Donatello and Ghiberti … Read more
The Sans Souci Palace, Potsdam, Germany
The Sans Souci Palace in Potsdam, outside Berlin, was the “getaway” for King Frederick the Great of Prussia. The pressure of being a mid 18th Century ruler was evidently so … Read more