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Grand Central Terminal: A New York City Icon
Built during the heyday of train travel in America, Grand Central Terminal is still one of the most amazing buildings in Manhattan. Continue reading
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Glen Canyon
Even Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has history behind it. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 6, Exploring Lincolnshire
Grand houses, Knights Templar towers and extravagant cathedrals, Lincolnshire has it all. Continue reading
Some Ruins and a Trading Post
Explore more ruins in the Four Corners and a historic trading post. Continue reading
Chaco Canyon
Explore the mysterious ruins of Chaco Canyon, New Mexico. Continue reading
6 Tips for Saving Up For Your Big Trip
Whether you are set on an epic transcontinental journey or a long weekend jaunt to the coast, saving for that trip is easier than you thought. Continue reading
Mesa Verde
An archaeologist explores a bunch of awesome cliff dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park. Continue reading
The Four Corners
An adventure starts in the Four Corners with two National Monuments. Continue reading
Wandering Pisa: More Than Just a Tower
There is much more to this Tuscan city than its Leaning Tower. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 5, Norfolk
The adventure continues in Norfolk, an English county whose history has blood, churches and castles: all the European staples in one convenient package. Continue reading
Wandering Santa Fe
Explore one of the oldest cities in the United States. Continue reading
Hiking Sedona
Hiking one of the most beautiful trails in Sedona, Arizona. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 4, A Visit to Ely and Bury St. Edmunds
The adventure continues in the Fens, an ancient marsh filled with beautiful churches, and a ruined monastery in Suffolk. Continue reading
Cliff Dwellings and Petroglyphs
A day full of amazing Sinagua cliff dwellings and petroglyphs in Central Arizona. Continue reading
Buried at the Grand Canyon
Explore Grand Canyon National Park’s history in the park’s cemetery. Continue reading
Grand Canyon: Hike to Dripping Springs
Hiking along one of the Grand Canyon’s more interesting trails. Continue reading
Wandering Verona
Explorations of a delightful city in Northern Italy that has been around since Ancient Rome. Continue reading
Ruins of Walnut Canyon
Step back in time at the cliff dwellings of Walnut Canyon. Continue reading
Volcanic Arizona
Did you know that Northern Arizona is full of volcanoes? Neither did I. Continue reading
Wupatki Ruins
What now is a fairly desolate area used to be the home to thousands of farmers. Continue reading
Flushing Meadows: The Remnants of Two World’s Fairs in Queens, New York
A filthy dump turned into a place where people from all over the world came together to celebrate humanity and the future. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 3, Pilgrimages and Colleges
From a shrine to a saint, the remains of a grand Roman villa and a chapel built by a king, explore South-East England. Continue reading
A Day in Ruins
A day of archaeology as I explore three Native American ruins in Central Arizona. Continue reading
Saguaro
A journey through the very interesting Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona. Continue reading
Père Lachaise Cemetery
Check out Paris’ largest cemetery, the most visited cemetery in the world. Continue reading
Tombstone
Check out the town that was too tough to die, although it almost did. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 2, Southeast England
The adventure continues. From an impressive castle to a game changing battle, explore the southeast coast of Britain. Continue reading
Exploring Southern Arizona
A road trip exploring Southern Arizona history. Continue reading
Wandering Medieval York
York, England is a magical town full of unique medieval buildings still preserved to this day. Continue reading
Icy Hiking at the Grand Canyon
Just a little winter hike down the famous Bright Angel Trail at the Grand Canyon. Continue reading
The Temple of Apollo at Didyma
Check out a temple so great that even Roman Emperors made pilgrimages here. Continue reading
Greetings from the Grand Canyon
A new adventure begins at the amazing Grand Canyon. Continue reading
Around Great Britain in 30 Days: Day 1, the Adventure Begins
The adventure begins. From Gothic cathedrals to Roman palaces, explore the southern coast of England. Continue reading
Got My Kicks on Route 66
Explorations of the Mother Road. Continue reading
Cardiff Castle, Wales: A Stoned Masterpiece
It started out as any other British manor house, then it got a bit odd. Lesson learned: Stoners apparently make excellent decorators. Continue reading
Around Great Britain In 30 Days
The Around Great Britain In 30 days series is about an American let loose on the roads of the United Kingdom. Buckle your seat belts. Continue reading
Wandering Montreal
Explorations of Canada’s second largest city. Continue reading
Wandering Piran
Explorations of a small Slovenian town on the Adriatic Sea. Continue reading
Wandering Quebec City
Explorations of one of the oldest cities in North America. Continue reading
Baths of Caracalla
Take a dip into the past at Rome’s ancient Baths of Caracalla, where Ancient Romans got naked, clean, and well-read. Continue reading
Saying Goodbye to Acadia
Saying farewell to a great summer at Acadia National Park. Continue reading
Top 5 Reasons That The Library of Congress Rocks
From awe inspiring architecture to Thomas Jefferson, the top 5 reasons you should visit the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. Continue reading
Welcome to Portland
Explorations of the biggest city in Maine. Continue reading
Long Meg and Her Daughters
Why I spent an afternoon with Long Meg and her Daughters in an English pasture. Continue reading
10 Must See American Cemeteries
Dark. Musty. Tranquil. Creepy. The pageantry of the afterlife etched out in granite, marble, you name it. Cemeteries are a little divisive as a destination but are also truly destinations to be seen. Continue reading
Maine State House
Check out where the legislating happens in the state of Maine. Continue reading
10 Must See Memorials in Washington, D.C.
These are the top ten memorials that you should not not miss in America’s capital city! Continue reading
Wandering the Tiny Nation of Monaco
Explorations of one of the world’s smallest countries. Continue reading
The Ruins of Rievaulx Abbey
Stroll through the most impressive monastic ruins in England. Continue reading
The Tomb of America’s Dutch President: Martin Van Buren
The tomb of a forgotten president that deserves a little more credit. Continue reading
