Tag: photography
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Cardiff Bay in Wales | Discovering Great Britain
Spending a relaxing day walking through Cardiff Bay was a fun introduction to Wales in Great Britain. We had initially come into Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, to visit the now defunct Dr. Who Experience, which was incredibly entertaining. Besides Dr. Who, we found the bay to be a pleasant way to spend an…
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St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin | Discovering Ireland
Over my travels and education, I have come to find that cathedrals and churches play a great role in Europe’s architectural, art, cultural, and political history. St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Dublin is no exception to that rule. For over 800 years this church has been the National Cathedral of the Church of Ireland, and today…
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Beautiful Old Town Budva | Exploring Montenegro
While I was exploring Montenegro, I was fortunate enough to spend time in the enchanting town of Budva. I was staying in the capital city of Kotor, and I made it a point to visit Budva. It is a magical seaside town in Montenegro that is bursting with a relaxing atmosphere, charm, and a fascinating…
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Teatro alla Scala – Milan’s Opera House| Discovering Italy
The façade of Milan’s beloved opera house looked unassuming to me at first glance, and I ended up walking by it three times, since it naturally blended in with the other neighborhood buildings. Although the exterior may have seemed quite ordinary, the interior of the theatre was one of the grandest that I have seen…
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Prague’s Castle District | Discovering the Czech Republic
Visiting a European castle has been one my travel obsessions for awhile, and I have been to my fair share of them. I have found that there are good castles and there are great ones, and Prague Castle is one of the great ones. I enjoyed it so much that I have been twice, but…
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Cusco – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Discovering Peru
Sitting at the top of a double decker tour bus can give you a unique view of a city. While visiting Cusco we hopped onto a double decker bus serendipitously, and before we even left my eyes were on the people of the city. I was intrigued how they moved throughout this ancient Incan city,…
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Rocky Mountain National Park | Exploring Colorado
Love that Rocky Mountain high! Colorado has been one of my favorite states to explore, and I have done it several times over. This state’s natural beauty and magnificent landscapes has always given me that ‘Rocky Mountain High’, thank you John Denver. Colorado offers a variety of remarkable sceneries from desert monuments, to urban cities,…
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Charming Old Town Krakow, Poland | A UNESCO World Heritage Site
This is where it all began for me, my love for Eastern Europe! Prior to visiting the charming city of Krakow, I had just explored Prague and Warsaw. Both were beautiful cities with great history, but it was old town Krakow that did it for me. The moment that I stepped into the market square,…
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Connemara National Park | Discovering Ireland
Visiting Connemara in County Galway along the westside of Ireland was balancing scale of emotions for me. It was joy of being out in a magnificent natural landscape, and sadness from its history of famine and loss. Many people come to Connemara for photography, outdoor recreation, or a relaxing getaway for a few days. There…
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Historic Centre of Cesky Krumlov – A UNESCO World Heritage Site | Exploring Czech Republic
If you make it to Prague then you need to make your way to Cesky Krumlov, which is about 2.45 hours by train. I found this South Bohemian town to be enchanting and charming. It was also less crowded than Prague, which is the main city that everyone travels to when visiting Czech Republic. There…
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Zion National Park | Exploring Utah
After our first initial visit to Zion National Park back in 2010, this magnificent valley in Utah had become a favorite. I have come back several times with friends to hike the Emerald Pools trail, the Narrows, and to find a sense of grounding. My now adult daughter hikes, camps here with friends, and even…
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Kenai Fjords National Park | Exploring Alaska
Exploring Kenai Fjords National Park, which lies just outside of Seward, was an extraordinary experience while traveling through Alaska. This is where ice, ocean and mountains meet and the best way to visit this national park is by boat or kayak. If water travel is not your thing, you do have the option to visit…
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Denali National Park & Preserve | Exploring Alaska
Denali is the national park that is on everyone’s list! I know this because everyone has told me that they have either wanted to come here, or they have already been to Denali. I have been to many national parks throughout this country of ours, and Denali National Park was one of my favorites. It…
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Canyonlands National Park | Exploring Utah
Canyonlands is a breathtaking national park in Utah that is located close to the town of Moab, and over two hours south of Arches National Park. There are numerous canyons, mesas, and buttes that contribute to this park’s magnificent landscapes. Canyonlands is a terrific place for hikers, nature lovers, campers, and road trippers. It is…
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Grand Canyon National Park – The South Rim vs The West Rim | Exploring Arizona
The Grand Canyon is one of America’s national treasures, and is on many people’s Bucket List from around the world. Arizona is the home of this magnificent canyon that was carved out by the Colorado River six million years ago, or sixteen million years ago, whichever study that you agree with. However long it took,…
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Sharm El-Sheikh | Egypt’s Remarkable Resort Town
Prior to flying into Sharm El-Sheikh from Cairo, I had already been in Egypt for three weeks. I had seen many different landscapes in this North African country, everywhere from Cairo, Giza, Siwa Oasis, Aswan, Luxor, and a few towns in between. Out of all the cities that I had visited, I believe I saved…
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