An Unusual Sight in Houston
7 March 2019
What do you get when you cross suburbia, Epcot, and Far East spirituality? … More An Unusual Sight in Houston
Category: History
Before the Bunkers: Ottoman Albania
3 March 2019
Going beyond its gloomy reputation as a post-communist state in eastern Europe, Albania has a long and interesting history, and lots of castles. In this post, I explore that history in three important cities: Berat, Krujë, and Shkodër. … More Before the Bunkers: Ottoman Albania
Tirana, Albania: Part 1
27 January 2019
Albania – a small mountainous country nestled on the Adriatic Sea coast between Greece and Italy. It has a reclusive past and remains one of Europe’s most underdeveloped countries, but is well worth a visit! In the first part of this two-part post, I explore the country’s recent history in the capital Tirana. … More Tirana, Albania: Part 1
A Weekend in the City of Lights
7 January 2019
I spent my last weekend in France exploring Paris, listening to organ music, and gorging on falafel. … More A Weekend in the City of Lights
Avignon & Marseille
28 December 2018
In this post, I take a brief excursion outside of Montpellier’s region of Occitanie and visit the cities of Avignon and Marseille in neighboring Provence. … More Avignon & Marseille
Explorations in Occitanie
18 September 2018
From outposts of the Knights Templar to engineering chefs d’œuvre, there is a lot to see in the southern French region of Occitanie. In this post, I share some of the things that stood out to me in the region. … More Explorations in Occitanie
Montpellier – The Non-Riviera South of France
1 September 2018
Montpelllier is a major city on the south coast of France, but it’s not on the Riviera. Nonetheless, it is a beautiful, historic, and liveable city. Read on to find out more about Montpellier! … More Montpellier – The Non-Riviera South of France
24 Hours in Milan
16 August 2018
With only one day to spend, the idea of conquering Italy’s second-largest city is a big task. I decide to hit the highlights to get a feel for what distinguishes Milan. … More 24 Hours in Milan
Three Stockholm Day Trips
13 August 2018
The Stockholm region is naturally beautiful and historically rich. In this post, I take three day trips to explore significant sites spanning the city’s twelve-century history. … More Three Stockholm Day Trips
Finding Hawai’i in Sweden
30 July 2018
Gotland, a Swedish island in the Baltic Sea, is a favorite summer vacation destination for mainland Swedes, but also a region with a long history of its own. In this post, I take a break from Stockholm to spend some time cycling on Gotland to discover its natural beauty and Medieval heritage. … More Finding Hawai’i in Sweden
