I explored a few Ulaanbaatar museums while in Mongolia—the National Museum, Central Museum of Mongolian Dinosaurs, and Zanabazar Museum of Fine Art. For being the capital of a country with such rich history and culture, these museums’ collections and displays … Continued
Not far from Taipei 101, the Sun YatSen Memorial Hall stands as a testament to the influence of one man for so much change. Sun YatSen is respected in Taiwan and on the mainland. He is the father of modern … Continued
Madrid Spain Temple Our later bus got us back to Madrid from Granada with just enough time to rush to the Madrid Spain Temple. We checked into the patron housing took a couple of breaths and went to sleep. The … Continued
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
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
Stunning architecture and an exquisite collection make the Natural History Museum of Utah a worthy contender for your time. The new building in University of Utah’s Research Park called the Rio Tinto Center, which opened in 2011, is an amazing … Continued
Musical Instrument Museum one of the best museums I’ve ever visited Over the Thanksgiving holiday my parents came to Scottsdale for a visit. Unlike last Christmas when they came, none of us got severely sick, so we were able to go and … Continued
2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Fillmore and Cove Fort This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to read … Continued
Santa Fe Answering the query from Jack Kelly in Disney’s Newsies: yes, Santa Fe is there. And, it is so much more than I ever thought. I spent just a short time there, but know there is so much more … Continued
