Vysehrad
The Prague Castle wasn’t always the only castle in the city. Vysehrad perched on a hill over the river just around a bend to the south. I figured out what it was before I knew what is was because the … Continued
Kutna Hora
Not far from Prague, the small town of Kutna Hora quietly sits. Unlike in Prague, this town didn’t constantly go through changes with the times. When the silver ran out, the town turned from a major power player in Europe … Continued
Jewish Museum in Prague
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Prague has a rich Jewish heritage over the centuries, which is preserved in the Jewish Museum. Also, during those centuries, the Jewish community experienced discrimination and multiple expulsions. Prior to the Nazi “Jewish Question in Bohemia and Moravia,” there were … Continued
Prague Castle
Prague Castle dominates the west side of the Vlatva River. It is visible from towers, overlooks, and the river bank in almost any part of the city. With over 1,000 years of history, this UNESCO World Heritage Site draws thousands … Continued
Concerts in Prague
During my short time in Prague, I attended six different performances, including an impromptu Bohemian sing-along outside a church. I’m not sure if those musicians were pros, but all of the others had world-class musicians performing in World Heritage spaces. … Continued
Temple of Ancient Monarchs
Traditional Chinese religion often took heroes and important figures and deified them in city temples. And, with the strong roots of filial piety in Confucian thought and Chinese culture, emperors were honored as fathers of the nation. The Temple of … Continued
Zhenjue Temple – Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum
One of my favorite museums in Beijing, the Beijing Stone Carving Art Museum is delightful! On the site of the Zhenjue Temple, this museum uses the temple as the central part of its collection. It was built during the 15th … Continued
Temples in Taipei
Taiwan has kept alive many of the traditional Chinese beliefs and practices that were lost in recent history in the Mainland. Because of this traditional Taoist and Buddhist temples dot the city. There are neighborhood temples and larger more significant … Continued
Maokang Cable Car and Hiking
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Other than my time in the Taipei Taiwan Temple and Taipei 101, hiking in the Maokang area was my favorite experience in Taipei. To get there I rode the subway all the way to the end of the brown line … Continued
2019 Beijing Wall Calendar
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Massive colorful halls. Sweeping pointed eaves. Elaborate colorful woodwork and detailed stone carvings. Buddhist. Taoist. Traditional Chinese. Islamic. Peaceful meditative sanctuaries. Fragrant smoky air. These are just a few ways to describe the magnificent and diverse temples of Beijing that … Continued