Journeys
When I travel, I search for opportunities to immerse myself in a new culture. The people, landscape, architecture, and history of a place reveal its stories.
On the road leaving Santiago, Cuba
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Japan’s Remote Koyasan Holds Spiritual Wonders of Buddhism
Traveling by train thrills me; I feel like I’m on an amusement park ride. On this track to Mount Koya, nature’s beauty and humanity’s creations stream by. I’m mesmerized by the unfamiliar sights, and my mind makes up stories about them. There’s a small village nestled among hills draped in an evergreen mantle. “Why is it there?” I wonder. Our train travels through another rural town, slowing down as it
The World’s Largest Hindu Temple Outside India is in New Jersey
Gazing at its majestic monumentality, you might think you’ve been transported to Delhi, India. But this Hindu mandir (temple) is not half a world away. It’s in Central New Jersey’s Robbinsville Township, just a quick one-hour drive from my Center City Philadelphia apartment. And it’s the largest Hindu temple in the world outside India.
I look for adventurous experiences, outside the norm, a bit edgy.
Other Journeys
Traveling to Japan: Insights, Cultural Impressions, and Must-Know Tips
KONNICHIWA! A three-week dive into the wonders of the Land of the
Southwest USA’s National Parks Display Nature’s Eminence
I’m a lifelong Eastern Seaboard resident, and my open space fix is
San Miguel de Allende: One of the World’s Best Cities?
San Miguel is one of several sixteenth century Spanish cities established in
Springtime in Paris: Where to Explore, Linger, and Dine
It was practically a spur-of-the-moment decision for us. Rick and I always
5 Days in Istanbul: A Gift of Time in a Favorite City
When war broke out October 7, 2023 between Israel and Hamas, the
Escaping Israel: The Attack Shook the World And Upended Our Trip
In October, we planned a four-night stay in the city of Jerusalem,
Traveling to Three Medieval Spanish Towns by Train
On our two-week trip to Spain, four of us took high-speed trains
Three Stunning Churches Exemplify the Byzantine Painted Monasteries of Romania
Bucovina is the home of eight fifteenth and sixteenth century UNESCO World
Medellín’s Poor Comuna 13 Neighborhood Surprises as a Colorful Tourist Attraction
I crane my neck to catch an opening through bobbing heads peering
Traveling to Villa de Leyva in Colombia: A Trip Back in Time
I stand at the northwest corner of cobblestoned Plaza Mayor, central square
Traveling to Portugal: Medieval Towns and Monasteries
At the end of the last Portugal episode, the Fiat and its
Traveling to Portugal: Douro Valley and Porto
I learned to drive with a manual transmission on a used 1960
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