Follow my blog with Bloglovin The Eiffel Tower: The beauty of its structure is astounding. No matter how many photos you see, it’s not until you approach it–and then climb it–that you appreciate how Gustave Eiffel was able to...
Sicily Markets: Beauty of Fresh Foods
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Sicily = Perfect produce! The markets of Sicily show the island’s bounty of fresh produce and fish at their freshest. Go early to see the vendors prepare for the day, bantering with each other...
Miami: Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
If you’re going to Miami, take a half day to visit the nearby Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Read my article for Travel Thru History to learn about the home, gardens, and eccentric owner. Built to copy the architecture and...
Chihuly Garden and Glass Exhibition–Seattle, WA, USA
Follow my blog with Bloglovin Garden and Glass is a dazzling exhibition of Dale Chihuly’s work as a glassblower. Located in Seattle Center–next to the Space Needle–it has indoor and outdoor installations. A glasshouse holds pieces over 100 feet...
Rocks on the Camino de Santiago: Wisdom and Inspiration
Rocks on the Camino de Santiago: While walking the ancient 500 year-old path across northern Spain, I learned to look for messages and motivation from pilgrims who had gone before me. Big and small, rocks offered encouragement–and sometimes straightforward...