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Alhambra
11 Apr 2018

Alhambra

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

The Alhambra did not disappoint. Its history and the architecture are spectacular! There are two ways to experience the Alhambra, with a guided tour or on your own. Tickets for a self-guided visit are much less expensive, but when I … Continued

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Granada, Spain
10 Apr 2018

Granada, Spain

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

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

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Prado Museum – Madrid
3 Apr 2018

Prado Museum – Madrid

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Museum, Travel | 0

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

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Toledo, Spain
30 Mar 2018

Toledo, Spain

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Museum, Photography, Religious Sites, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

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

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Springville Museum of Art and BYU Museum of Art
27 Mar 2018

Springville Museum of Art and BYU Museum of Art

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Museum, Photography, Travel | 0

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

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Walt Disney Concert Hall
16 Mar 2018

Walt Disney Concert Hall

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Everyday Adventure, Photography, Travel | 0

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

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A Frank Lloyd Wright L.A. Layover
6 Mar 2018

A Frank Lloyd Wright L.A. Layover

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, National Historic Landmark, Photography, Travel | 0

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

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Sky100 in Hong Kong
11 Jan 2018

Sky100 in Hong Kong

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, Photography, Travel | 0

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

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Hong Kong Park Aviary
10 Jan 2018

Hong Kong Park Aviary

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Photography, Travel, Zoos & More | 0

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

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2017 Year in Review
31 Dec 2017

2017 Year in Review

by Kevin | posted in: Adventure, Architecture, China, Museum, National Parks, Natural Wonders, Photography, Travel, UNESCO World Heritage | 0

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

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