The National Palace Museum
In Beijing, right in the middle of the city, you’ll find the Palace Museum. This is the name given to the Forbidden City after the end of the Qing Dynasty. It is not to be confused with the National Palace … Continued
Beijing Ancient Architecture Museum – Altar of Agriculture
Xiannongtan or the Altar of Agriculture is one of Beijing’s ancient imperial altars where the emperor would perform sacrificial rites and ceremonies. As I wrote about before, this altar lies at the southern end of the Dragon Line on the … Continued
Prado Museum – Madrid
Of all of the to-dos in Madrid, the Prado Museum tops the list of most guidebooks and websites. Thousands of people visit every day. While it is a spectacular museum, it can get a little monotonous after a while. We … Continued
Yungang Grottoes
Carved in stone outside Datong to the west sit hundreds of Buddhas at Yungang Grottoes. This UNESCO World Heritage site is the fourth of China’s Buddhist grottoes and the last one for me to visit. Bucket list item complete! Granted … 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
The crown jewel of Buddhist grottoes – the Mogao Caves
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The main draw for Dunhuang and why the town gets any real attention is because of the Mogao Caves, a series of ancient grottoes that have been preserved by the desert with a brilliant collection of statuary and frescoes that … Continued
What is art?
What is art? It is completely subjective, that’s what it is. What one person may call a piece of art another may not. Some art is very realistic or recognizable while other art is completely abstract not in the … Continued
A Lost Document and more
Before my adventure at the Sixth Floor Museum, I had a couple other adventures. First was at the Dallas Public Library. You may not think there are many adventures to be had at the library other than those found in … Continued
Let the Texas Adventure Begin
I made it to Texas successfully and have been unpacking, moving in and goofing off with my sister and her husband for the last week and a half. Sorry Utah people but no more Utah adventures for a while. It … Continued