St. Peter’s Square and the Facade of the Basilica

The Vatican is the smallest country in the world, located in what was once the largest, most powerful city in Italy, Rome.  Today, this spiritual…

Istanbul’s Spice Bazaar and the Hippodrome

Many of us on our tour could not wait to see The Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar of Istanbul.  Known as the oldest shopping center in the…

Hike the Fairy Trail at Yellowstone for an Amazing View of Grand Prismatic Spring

From the trailhead of Fairy Trail, I checked my backpack, tightened my boots and took out my water bottle in preparation for my hike.   I…

St. Peter’s Basilica: A Cathedral of Art

A group of school children, dressed in navy uniforms, skipped ahead of us along the walkway which connects the Vatican Museum to St. Peter’s Basilica. …

Torrey Pines Natural Reserve, California

Having lived on the coast of California, I was determined to watch the sunset each night in San Clemente.  I would walk down  to the…

Ephesus, Turkey and the Library of Celsius

The sun shone so warmly on my face as the ship approached the cruise port of Kusadasi.  The early brilliance casted shadows upon the hills…

Santorini: Life on a Volcano

Arriving by sea, the cruise ship pushed forward, edging closer to dramatic views of whitewashed villages atop Santorini’s crescent-shaped caldera.  The scenic view of watching…

A Gorgeous View of Del Mar

Heading north from LaJolla, I was on a mission to find a beautiful view of Del Mar, California.  Del Mar offers 2.5 miles of coastline…

A Look at Rome’s Capitoline Hill: A Walking Tour

Caffe Greco has been a favorite among Romans and visitors for many years, and I could not wait to order a cup of coffee, grab…

The Archaeological Museum at Olympia, Greece

The Olympia Archaeological Museum is within walking distance of the site where the first Olympic Games took place.  The weather was beginning to heat up…