Schonbrunn Palace, Vienna, Austria is a spectacular palace and gardens similar to Versailles, France. Visitors not only experience its grandeur, but get a glimpse into the lives of the infamous Habsburg family and the fascinating empress, Maria Theresa! Sharing my experience in this blog allowed me to enjoy this experience to a deeper level.
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Egypt: Karnak Temple (Art & Travel)
Karnak is Egypt’s most important Pharaonic site, 2nd only to the Giza pyramids. A great stop on our Nile River Cruise. Its massive grandeur, towering pillars, and winding corridors made the photos in my art history books come to life. This blog explores the sites one does not see in the books!
Egypt: Hatshepsut’s Temple (Art & Travel)
Hatshepsut – the person and her legacy – came into my radar during a college class in Old Testament Bible Archaeology. A visit to her temple was high on my To Do list as we traveled to Egypt’s Valley of The Kings (and Queens!) on our 2024 Viking Nile River Cruise.
In its setting at the foot of a sheer limestone cliff-face, Hatshepsut’s Temple is an imposing and stunning sight. Photos in travel and art history books do not begin to do it justice.
Egypt: Abu Simbel (Travel & Art)
Abu Simbel is one of the most fascinating sites in Egypt. Filled with ancient history, its story has a phenomenal modern-day twist of deliverance from destruction. This blog shares this great story with lots of photos!
Egypt: Giza Pyramids (Travel)
The pyramids of Egypt, along with its colorful and mysterious history as seen in both art history and the Bible, have long fascinated me. This post on the Great Pyramids of Giza is the 1st of several highlighting our adventures in Egypt.
China: Travel Tips & Sites (Travel)
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!
Hong Kong, China (Travel)
Traveling from mainland China to Hong Kong is like going to a different country even if Shenzhen (on mainland China) can be seen across the harbor.
The British/Western influence is significant from vehicles driving on the left side of the street to the lack of bicycles/mopeds. It was a great way to ease our way from east back to west! Enjoy this blog of highlights.
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!
Terra Cotta Warriors, Xian, China (Art & Travel)
My visit to The Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian, China, was a dream come true! Enjoy them with me in this blog.
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.
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