If there’s ever such a thing as a waterfall nerd, I’d be it. Actually, come to think of it, I think “waterfall groupie” is a real community; and if it’s not, it should be. I will drive an inordinate distance simply to see a spectacular waterfall and tackle a hike slightly more challenging than my Continue reading
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Photo of the Week: October 24, 2016
I’m back in Colorado, and while Kevin and I enjoyed our two-week-long Seattle sojourn, we unfortunately didn’t have the opportunity to spend a night or two in Oregon. Bummer, right? I always try to avoid putting off adventures (promises of “oh well, we’ll just go there next year!” never seem Continue reading
Notre-Dame-de-Bonsecours: the Sailor’s Church
Montreal, Quebec, a Catholic city in an overwhelmingly Protestant nation, boasts two world-famous churches: the Parisian-inspired Notre-Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph’s Oratory. These two Montreal landmarks, with breathtaking architecture and stunning interiors, Continue reading
Berlin’s Gendenkstatte Berliner Mauer
For nearly thirty long years, a cement wall divided the central European capital of Berlin, Germany. The Eastern part of the city fell under the control of the Soviet Union, while the Western side enjoyed a democracy protected by Continue reading
A Flaneur’s Love Letter to San Francisco
It’s time for a million-dollar travel question: what makes an outstanding walking city? As someone who prefers to sightsee on foot, I’ve pondered this puzzle for years. The city must be compact, obviously. Unique architecture doesn’t hurt, neither does a defining monument or two. Continue reading
Photo of the Week: October 17, 2016
I haven’t seen the sun in five days, which means it’s safe to say I’m still in the Pacific Northwest. What did I expect from a mid-autumn visit to the Seattle area? I should know better than this! This morning, I inadvertently looked at a handful of photos from Kevin’s and my adventure up Continue reading
Meyer Ranch Park: Photo Gallery
Yesterday, I shared with y’all my full-length article about Jefferson County’s Meyer Ranch Park, a beautiful slice of Colorado nature just thirty minutes from downtown Denver. Over the course of my visit in late September, I took well over one hundred photographs, and as per usual, I Continue reading
The Autumn Colors of Meyer Ranch Park
I learned about Jefferson County’s Meyer Ranch Park months ago, while en route to Santa Fe, New Mexico for a fun and outdoorsy Fourth of July weekend. While driving down to New Mexico, I noticed the park from the highway just twenty minutes after leaving my house and Continue reading
A Lazy Autumn in the Pacific Northwest
I’ve been in the Seattle area for the past week, even though I haven’t shared any articles about it (did you notice I took a Monday off from my photo of the week installment?) or posted any photos to Instagram. And what have I Continue reading
Dumbarton Castle: An Unforgettable Day Trip from Glasgow
Dumbarton Castle, a former military bastion less than an hour’s drive from Glasgow, Scotland, is a dream destination for history nerds everywhere. Situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the River Clyde, Continue reading
