architecture

Domincan Republic – historic village

The attractive recreated 16th century Mediterranean village of Altos de Chavón is worth a visit if you are in the...

Paris’ Basilica de Sacré-Cœur

Sacre Coeur means Sacred Heart, and the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Paris is at the highest point of...

Parisian Monuments – photolog

Charles Bridge, Prague (Czech Republic) – music, artists and sculptures

The Charles Bridge in Prague is one of the best things to see while you are there. Architecturally and artistically...

Panama – Baha'i Temple

There is one Baha’i temple on each continent.  They are open to people of all religions. I’ve only been to...

Sagrada Familia – How-to-guide

For more about the site itself – see my article on Sagrada Familia’s beauty. For more about Gaudi’s work in...

Stay in a Japanese temple with Buddhist monks

If you are in Japan, one thing you can try as an unusual experience is staying in a shukubo. These...

Girona, Spain – Game of Thrones beauty

Girona is a beautiful medieval city and it is clearly evidenced by the fact that parts of Game of Thrones were...

Notre Dame’s glorious presence and history (Paris)

Before it burned, Notre Dame was an architectural masterpiece, and the fact that it still stands only serves to support...

China’s Forbidden City – Hall of Clocks

Beijing’s Forbidden City is not only an historically important reminder of China’s Empire days, but also houses museums now. One...