Αθήνα, Cradle of Democracy
22 June 2019
In this post, the second on my trip to Greece, I arrive in the capital to learn more about the history of Greece, both ancient currently-unfolding. … More Αθήνα, Cradle of Democracy
Category: History
Mystical Mountain Regions in Northern Greece
10 June 2019
In this first in a series of posts about my first trip to Greece, I make my way through the central and northern regions of the country – Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus. … More Mystical Mountain Regions in Northern Greece
Buffalo Bayou Cistern
10 May 2019
A fun and surprising museum in downtown Houston brings a historical part of Houston’s water infrastructure to life (no flooding involved). … More Buffalo Bayou Cistern
A Weekend in LA
6 April 2019
I spent a weekend with my sister exploring the cultural melting pot that is the City of Angels. … More A Weekend in LA
Pyramids and Cenotes in el Mundo Maya
31 March 2019
The Maya civilization, which collapsed several centuries ago, left behind interesting collections of religious ruins throughout the Yucatán region, as well as a large population of modern-day descendants striving to maintain their language and culture. … More Pyramids and Cenotes in el Mundo Maya
Mérida, México
18 March 2019
In the interior of the Yucatán Peninsula, away from the beach resorts of Cancún, the city of Mérida offers interesting history, beautiful architecture, and lively culture. … More Mérida, México
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
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
