KL Tower and Petronas Twin Towers
Have I ever shared how much I like going to the top of tall buildings? I don’t really know why. This is why the first things I did in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia were to ascend to the top of KL … Continued
MacLehose Trail – Hong Kong GeoPark
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On my most recent trip to Hong Kong, I accompanied a friend from Beijing to the LDS temple for his first time. It was a glorious experience. I am glad I was able to be there to support him. That … Continued
Acropolis and Parthenon
The crowning experience of our short visit to Athens was, of course, the Acropolis and Parthenon. We could see this architectural and historical gem from the roof of our hotel. Amazing! Acropolis Museum The outstanding Acropolis Museum sits at the … Continued
Delphi
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Zeus sent two eagles in opposite directions. Where they met would be the center of the world. They met at a rock in a place called Delphi. The rock is called the omphalos or navel. With a legend like this … Continued
Summary of Turkey
I know it has been a few months since I went to Turkey and the posts have been slow in coming, but Cappadocia was our last stop in Turkey before heading to Greece for a couple of days. Turkey was … Continued
Cappadocia Green Tour
After the magnificent hot air balloon experience, we loaded into another van for the Cappadocia Green Tour from Goreme. This tour takes guests a bit further away from the town and to some unique places less populated by fairy chimneys. … Continued
Cappadocia – Hot Air Balloon
Cappadocia – Hot Air Balloon The best way to see this desert region of Turkey is in a hot air balloon. You’ve seen pictures of these before. Every list of must-see destinations or bucket list items includes a picture of … Continued
Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys
In addition to the Goreme Open-air Museum, our Red Route tour took us to many other locations around the area to experience the fairy chimneys. Uchisar Castle A large rock formation at the top of a hill, meaning great vantage … Continued
Cappadocia – Goreme Open-air Museum
From Pamukkale, we took an overnight coach to the desert region of Cappadocia, with remnants of culture dating back to the Hittite period. The coach ride was probably my worst experience in Turkey. It was uncomfortable, extremely warm, and confusing. … Continued