Athens
After Turkey, we traveled to Greece for a few days. We figured, we’re in the area we might as well get to Athens. Magnificent Travel arranged everything for us to get to Athens from Cappadocia and have an enjoyable time … Continued
Hagia Sophia
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Many years ago, in my historic furnishings and architecture class I was introduced to Hagia Sophia. This Byzantine architecture of a massive building that still survived and was used 1,500 years later intrigued me more than any of the Gothic … Continued
More Adventures in Tokyo
Shibuya Of course, I wandered other areas of Tokyo as well. Being so near Meiji Jingu, I walked to the busiest intersection in the world. On the way I passed the beautiful sports national sports complex and had to get … Continued
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel
My target when visiting Museum Meiji-Mura was Frank Lloyd Wright’s Imperial Hotel lobby. In 1916, America’s greatest architect received the commission for the next iteration of Tokyo’s Imperial Hotel. Wright already admired Japanese design philosophies and had done work in … Continued
Museum Meiji-Mura
Museum Meiji-Mura is an open air architectural museum just outside of Inuyama showcasing buildings from the Meiji period of Japan from 1868-1912. During this time, Emperor Meiji led the nation out of an isolated feudal nation to its more modern … Continued
San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park
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Before my summer Bay Area experience I didn’t know about San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park. Instead, when national parks in that part of California were mentioned I thought of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island, Golden Gate National Recreation … Continued
Temple Square and More Utah
A visit to the Wasatch Front of Utah should always include an excursion to Temple Square. For me it wasn’t just to see the magnificent temple or other buildings or walk through the lovely gardens but to experience the new … Continued
National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature
When road tripping I like to take many stops along the way, if I’m not in a rush to be at the destination. On this trip back to the states, I was in no hurry. Our first pit stop was … Continued
My Midnight in Paris – Historic Banks of the Seine
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Walking the Seine River From the Eiffel Tower I walked toward the Seine River through the city. I wanted to walk the streets of this storied city before walking the banks of the river. Eventually, I found the river at … Continued
Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art is on a small island and can be considered a piece of art by itself. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, this building is spectacular. It is clearly inspired by the art it houses, and … Continued