Our long-awaited travel adventure to China was everything we had hoped – and more! Our 3 week trip was filled with cultural immersion, unexpected experiences, along with visits to anticipated sites such as the Great Wall and Terra Cotta Warriors. We circumnavigated the entire globe via airplane! This post is the key that unlocks entrance to my China blogs. Enjoy!
Category Archives: Landscape
China: Guanyin Altar, Zhoushan (Travel)
Along the eastern sea coast of China, the Guanyin Altar, Zhoushan, is a unique Buddhist temple Opened in 2020, it fuses tradition with modernity and differs greatly from the traditional Temple of Heaven and Wong Sin Temple we visited. Enjoy details in photo and musings in this blog!
Shanghai, China (Travel)
Shanghai is not only one of the world’s largest city, but it is a city with spectacular architecture, tall skyscrapers, peaceful gardens, and world class museums. See why it was my favorite Big Chinese City we visited!
China’s YuYuan Gardens, Shanghai (Travel)
The YuYuan Gardens in Old Shanghai, China are a ‘must visit!” Zigzaging bridges along paths over tranquil pools of water amidst luscious green gardens and Classical Chinese architecture make a delightful respite in the midst of a busy city! My blog includes lots of photos w/commentary. Enjoy!
China Li River Cruise, Guilin (Travel)
A Li River Cruise, Guilin, China, takes one on a leisurely boat ride through the mystical and magical Karst Mountains, seen in Chinese scroll paintings! Photos and blog share this adventure from our trip to China.
Blarney Castle, Ireland (Travel)
The Blarney Castle, Gardens & infamous Blarney Stone were the last & 5th castle on our cruise around the British Isles. Get an insider’s look at this fun place!
Orkney Islands, Scotland (Travel)
Older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids of Egypt, the four Neolithic, UNESCO World Heritage Sites on the Orkney Islands in the North Sea off of Scotland were an unexpected surprise! This blog includes photos and info on these, the North Sea, Scapa Flow and more!
Loch Ness & Urquhart Castle, Scotland (Travel)
Scotland’s Loch Ness is famous for “Nessie” but Urquhart Castle on its banks holds even more interest! We were pleasantly surprised at not only the rugged beauty of the castle ruins, but also its rich history. In the end, we found the castle was more impressive than anything to do with Nessie! This blog holds photos and lore on both. Enjoy!
Cawdor Castle, Scotland (Travel)
Scotland is known for its castles. There are few more romantic sights in the British Isles than a Scottish castle! We visited several, each very unique and different. Cawdor Castle is like visiting a home vs. a museum. Furnished with authentic family furniture, art & artifacts, it is currently lived in – by the same family for hundreds of years. The vast gardens are magnificent. Learn more in this blog.
Taliesin III, Wisconsin, USA (Art & Travel)
Nestled in the rolling hills of SW Wisconsin is one of the most famous residences in the USA! Designed by and home/studio of world famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright, it is a wonderful day trip adventure! Photos from our Travel Date in summer 2022 are shared in this informative blog.
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