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
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
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
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
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
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
In this post, I spend a weekend in Rome and visit my Roman friend Marta. … More When in Rome
Finding a Catholic church to attend Mass while traveling can be a cultural experience and sometimes even an adventure. Here are a few of my favorite stories! … More Catholic Travel Adventures – A Collection of Photos
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
I arrive in Chennai, the capital of the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This city is unlike any other city I have been to, and in this post I share my first impressions. … More Chennai – First Impressions of India
