Category Archives: History

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: King Tut (Travel & Art)

My King Tut Experience has been a Lifelong Quest. Experience the magnificence of Tut in this blog as I share my journey with our recent visit to Egypt including climbing into his tomb in the Valley of the Kings!

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.

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.

The Forbidden City: China (Travel)

The Forbidden City, Beijing China, set the mood for our 3-week China trip with history, culture and architecture. Pictures do not do justice to this magnificent architectural complex. In-depth photos and commentary on this blog.

Great Wall of China (Travel)

The Great Wall of China snakes across northern China for thousands of miles. It carries with it centuries of Chinese history and lore. A visual symbol of China’s historic detachment and sense of vulnerability, it is one of the world’s most popular tourist attractions! A highlight of our 3 week trip to China, It is tas impressive and stunning as it claims to be.