Both ways, to Portugal and from Morocco, we had Amsterdam layovers long enough to leave the airport and explore a little bit of the city. First, let me say, getting to and from the Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam is super … Continued
The medina of Marrakesh is comprised of several historic districts including the central area full of souks or markets, the kasbah district where the palaces and other royal structures stand, and the Mellah or Jewish quarter. Walls enclosed the medina, … Continued
From Lisbon, we hopped on a plane for Casablanca, Morocco. Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to see anything in Casablanca because we had to catch a bullet train to Tangier, Morocco. Our ten days in this north African country would … Continued
Lisbon’s Sights This list of Lisbon must-sees, sights that you need to see and place you need to go to truly experience the city, is extensive. Here are some that I visited while there. I would love to return and … Continued
As Mongolia’s capital for a few hundred years, you would expect there to be more Ulaanbaatar historic sites. However, not many places remain to reflect this history. The Soviets or Communists destroyed most of the city’s historic palaces, temples, and … Continued
I explored a few Ulaanbaatar museums while in Mongolia—the National Museum, Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs, and Zanabazar Museum of Fine Art. For being the capital of a country with such rich history and culture, these museums’ collections and displays … Continued
During 2019, I was fortunate enough to have one of my brothers and my sister and niece come visit me in Beijing. Both of their visits were lots of fun. I took them to many of the sights I’ve written … Continued
Beijing Sights Old Foreign Legation Quarter After I visited the Beijing Ancient Observatory, Southeast Corner Tower, and Ming Dynasty Wall Park, I walked through the old Foreign Legation Quarter. I particularly wanted to see a couple of historic churches in … Continued
I walked a mere 20 minutes from my apartment to find these treasures in the neighborhood around Deshengmen. Beijing’s city walls once had a series of massive gates at various points for entry. In the early and mid-20th century, they … Continued
Kimberley, South Africa, capital city of the Northern Cape, doesn’t draw a lot of tourists like Joburg and Cape Town. However, at one time, this quiet arid city was the crown jewel of the African continent and British Empire. Even … Continued