Granada, Spain
When planning this trip to Spain, I debated about where to go. My tickets were in and out of Madrid, so I thought I shouldn’t go too far away from the capitol and waste time traveling. I considered Granada, home … Continued
Prado Museum – Madrid
Of all of the to-dos in Madrid, the Prado Museum tops the list of most guidebooks and websites. Thousands of people visit every day. While it is a spectacular museum, it can get a little monotonous after a while. We … Continued
Toledo, Spain
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Due to ticket prices and travel arrangements, I only had four days to spend in Spain. I would be traveling with a friend, and we wanted to get the most out of our time. After some research, Toledo became a … Continued
Springville Museum of Art and BYU Museum of Art
My main purpose in visiting the States during Spring Festival this year was to celebrate my oldest nephew’s baptism. This meant I got to spend a lot of time with family, which is always good. I also got to visit … Continued
Walt Disney Concert Hall
I’ll admit that I haven’t always been a fan of Frank Gehry’s architecture. It feels like it is all about show. However, I am still fascinated by it, and really took a liking to the Walt Disney Concert Hall on … Continued
A Frank Lloyd Wright L.A. Layover
My recent Spring Festival adventures began with a long layover in Los Angeles. My great uncle lives there and was kind enough to share the day with me as chauffeur and host. I have been trying to get to L.A. … Continued
Sky100 in Hong Kong
The natural vantage point for people to gawk at Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong is from Victoria Peak. However, the highest observation deck in the city is in the International Commerce Center across the harbor in Kowloon. They call it … Continued
Hong Kong Park Aviary
As I mentioned in my 2017 review post, I traveled to Hong Kong a couple of times last year. I am sure I’ve mentioned it before, but I love that city. On my most recent trip, over Christmas, I walked … Continued
2017 Year in Review
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2017 was an absolutely amazing year! I scratched five more countries off my map and experienced more of China. I met some amazing people, some of whom have become very good friends. I got to spend some quality time with … Continued
Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall
Nestled in an unassuming building near the southeast corner of Tiananmen Square and behind the elaborate, old Beijing train station, the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall gives visitors a glimpse into the growth of this ancient city from Genghis Khan’s palace … Continued