Terezin – the WWII Nazi lie of “Work Frees”
Terezin was a Jewish ghetto in a former resort town just a bit north of Prague. It was a converted...
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...
Lidice’s crying children (Czechia)
Just a bit outside Prague is Lidice, another town that is a tragic tale from WWII. The Town Lidice was...
Cost for 8 full days in Beijing and Xi'an (including airfare from Chicago, hotel, attractions) < $1500. How?
I travel a lot. Well, as much as I can afford with the time and money I have available. There...
Tirta Empul – a fresh-water spring water temple in Bali
Pura Turta Empul is a water temple in Bali with beautiful grounds. It is surrounding a fresh water spring. Tirta...
Tourist Etiquette = Respecting the Culture
When you travel, make sure to respect the culture you are visiting. Here are a few tips. Remember you are...
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...
Buy for the life you have, not the life you want
This is something that I have a hard time with, but knowing it sometimes helps me to not buy things...
Chinese Jade Factory – a forced diversion in China
If you go on any tour while you are in China, you are nearly guaranteed to go to a Jade...
