On another day trip from Lisbon, we went a little farther to the lovely town of Evora, Portugal. This 5,000-year-old university town preserves remnants of many of its previous occupants including a Roman temple, aqueducts, medieval city walls, and more. … Continued
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
Royal Palace of Madrid If you’ve ever wanted to explore a castle from fairy tales like those in Disney movies, then visit the Royal Palace of Madrid. It is a spectacular example of Baroque architecture. It is grandiose and decorative. … Continued
When planning this trip to Spain, I debated about where to go. My tickets were in and out of Madrid, so I thought I shouldn’t go too far away from the capitol and waste time traveling. I considered Granada, home … Continued
Due to ticket prices and travel arrangements, I only had four days to spend in Spain. I would be traveling with a friend, and we wanted to get the most out of our time. After some research, Toledo became a … Continued
Manila, is great! It is humid and hot, but I lucked out and didn’t have to deal with any rainstorms where I was. It’s a big city that isn’t the easiest to get around unless you know it like the … Continued
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
