Three Famous Churches of Paris
When visiting European cities, generally speaking, you’re never quite far from a historical church. These things were built to last and last, they did. It is, therefore, easy to get […]
When visiting European cities, generally speaking, you’re never quite far from a historical church. These things were built to last and last, they did. It is, therefore, easy to get […]
In my mind, Oaxaca is a gift that keeps on giving. I barely even touched the surface of the state and but in the time I was there, I found […]
One of the things I like doing with history is trying to understand the thought processes of those that came before us. One of the best things with which to […]
One day, while wandering around the city of Oaxaca, I accidently walked into a building that probably was supposed to have been closed. In fact, it was empty due to […]
When researching Istanbul, there will be many who tell you that there are quite a few “must see” things in the city. Unfortunately, I’m not here to tell you that […]
On a second visit to Istanbul, one of our goals was to find the imposing mosque we frequently saw looming way up on a hill. Especially when viewed from the […]
Istanbul does not have a shortage of mosques. There are small ones, big ones, new ones, old ones, simple ones, ornate ones, functioning ones, and ones that have been secularized. […]
Travel is rife with surprise, both good and bad. Normally, I’m not one for surprises but sometimes, I get one at which even I can’t be annoyed. Part of my […]
One of the things that make Havana a lovely place to just wander around is that it has many plazas to explore. One such plaza is the Plaza de la […]
Politics, religion, and money. Is it ever possible to have any without the others? Throughout history, and continuing today, all three have been pretty much the driving forces of practically […]