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
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
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
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
Nestled in an unassuming building near the southeast corner of Tiananmen Square and behind the elaborate, old Beijing train station, the Beijing Planning Exhibition Hall gives visitors a glimpse into the growth of this ancient city from Genghis Khan’s palace … Continued
Escalators of the NCPA My favorite building in Beijing is the National Center for the Performing Arts. It is a stunning piece of architecture that mirrors what happens in the three venues inside. I took my brother to explore this … Continued
My brother recently visited me on a quick visit to Beijing, and by quick, I mean less than a week. It was great fun though. I got to share with him some of my favorite places in Beijing and experience … Continued
Just outside of the small city of Waco, Texas, paleontologists have uncovered what may some call an elephant graveyard at Waco Mammoth National Monument. It is the largest concentration of mammoth fossils known, and was declared a National Monument in … Continued
2018 calendar featuring my photography is now available for purchase! For several years, I have made a wall calendar with my photography as a Christmas gift for family and very close friends. This year, I want to make it available to … Continued
A short drive from Hilton Head, South Carolina is the storied city of Savannah, Georgia. One of the oldest estates in this historic city is Wormsloe, originally built by Noble Jones. He came with the first group of Georgia settlers … Continued