Changing of the Guard (Athens, Greece)
The changing of the guard in Athens is a tourist highlight–mainly because of the ornate outfits and pom-pomed shoes the guards are...
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Photos
A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS.
Photography is a hobby my husband and I both enjoy. Getting a shot from just the right angle or snapping an event at the opportune moment is a fun challenge. Sometimes, it's hard to remember who took a particular shot since we often take turns with the camera. (If I'm certain a photo is his work, I will credit him in the post.) We hope you enjoy our work!
Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest (Obersalzberg, Germany)
Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest–or Obersalzberg as it is known to the Germans–was Hitler’s vacation home high in the mountains. (Though Hitler was...
View of Neuschwanstein Castle (Hohenschwangau Castle, Germany)
Hohenschwangau and Neuschwanstein Castles are within a few minutes of one another. One (Hohenschwangau) was the childhood home of “Mad”...
Terrace of the Lions (Delos, Greece)
Delos, a small island near Mykonos--and a popular day trip--is no longer inhabited, but it is still one of the most important historical...
Lisbon Skyline (Portugal)
Lisbon has an illustrous history wrought with riches and power struggles. Portugal once practically controlled the seas and global trade...
Today, I Sent You Off To School: A Reflection Poem
Today’s post isn’t intended to be political, but it’s also not travel focused like most of my writing. It’s more a result of U.S. current...
I Believe in Nashville Mural (Nashville, TN)
Nashville has been on my bucket list for years, and we finally made it this month! We spent two very busy days exploring the city, but...
Bicycle Wheels (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)
Everyone in Amsterdam seems to ride a bike. There are more bikes than cars in the city. People use their bikes for everything from...
Harbor of the Rich & Famous (Monaco-Ville, Monaco)
The principality of Monaco is less than a square mile–one of the smallest “countries” in the world. When people think of Monaco, most...
Wild Horse Under the Moon (Mesa Verde National Park, CO)
When we visited Mesa Verde National Park, I was unaware that the park is home to wild horses--something I'm surprised escaped my research....
Monument Valley, UT (Navajo Nation Tribal Park)
When I hear the name Monument Valley, it conjures up in my head images of old western films. In real life, the scenery is even more...
Mesa Arch, Island in the Sky (Canyonlands National Park, UT)
Mesa Arch is the most photographed arch in Canyonlands National Park. While it is often upstaged by the many famous arches in its...
Horseshoe Bend (Page, Arizona)
Horseshoe Bend is an iconic image of the American southwest. The day we visited, it was 108 degrees F, and there was a heat advisory in...
Krumlov Castle (Český Krumlov, Czech Republic)
Český Krumlov's castle has been impeccably restored. The tiny medieval city has won awards for the castle's historical accuracy. If you...
Canopy Tour, Zip-Lining Upside Down (Costa Rica)
Some of the most adventurous activities I’ve ever done were in Costa Rica. Something about the place just invites stepping out of your...
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