Did you know that at one time Córdoba was the most populated city in the world? That was just one of the facts that blew my mind when I visited this spectacular and historic city. Located along the Guadalquivir River in Spain’s southernmost region of Andalucía, Córdoba is the perfect place to spend your […]
Barcelona, the capital of the autonomous Spanish region of Cataluña, is famous for many things: sunny beaches, a mild Mediterranean climate, exotic cuisine, afternoon siestas and bold art and architecture. No other person has left his mark on the city quite like Barcelona’s favorite son, Antoni Gaudí. Visiting his many whimsical buildings is a must […]
If you’re like me, you suffer from jet lag when you fly overseas or across the country. Nothing’s worse that getting to your destination and then sleeping half the day away—especially if you have limited time there—or waking up in the middle of the night with insomnia. It can take your body’s internal clock several […]
I thought this would be the perfect week to share some photos of St. Peter’s Basilica—the world’s largest church, located in the world’s smallest sovereign state, Vatican City. At a mere 110 acres (0.44 sq km), the Vatican is also the only UNESCO World Heritage Site to encompass an entire country. Dominating the skyline of […]
I can’t believe it’s been a whole month since the last “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! This time around it’s going to be a little harder than usual. As you can tell by this picture, it could have been taken just about anywhere. However, with each clue I give, it will be […]
Amsterdam is one of the most picturesque cities in all of Europe. With its serene canals, historic gabled buildings, and elaborate church spires poking high above it all, you’re sure to catch that perfect photo. One of the best places is along Groenburgwal Canal. This shot shows the Zuiderkerk (“Southern Church”), a 17th Century Protestant church […]
Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany — Commissioned by “Mad” King Ludwig II, this 19th century Romanesque Revival castle is prominently perched in the Bavarian Alps near Fussen, Germany. Walt Disney famously used the castle as inspiration for his Sleeping Beauty Castle. Over 1.3 million tourists visit Neuschwanstein annually, making it one of the top destinations in all of […]
Located roughly 20 miles due south of downtown L.A., Long Beach is the seventh-largest city in California, although it’s often considered part of the “Greater Los Angeles Area.” There’s truth in advertising too, for Long Beach has a nearly 5.5-mile long beach that’s perfect for sun worshippers and outdoor enthusiasts alike. The beach is mostly […]
I received the most amazing gift for Christmas—a Groupon Deal for a helicopter tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood. I’ve lived in L.A. for nearly all of my life but had never seen the city like this before. Starting off at Whiteman Airport, a municipal airport in the north San Fernando Valley that I’d never […]
It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for another “Where in the world am I?” photo challenge! Like in weeks past, I’ll give no clues up front, but will periodically tweet and post clues on my Facebook and Google+ pages to help you out. So, if you don’t already follow me on Twitter, click here. Do you know where I […]
