Before our visit to Prague – the first stop after leaving Germany – we’d heard high praise of the city’s beauty. However, on arrival we realized we weren’t really...
Exploring the Medieval City of Nürnburg
Today Nürnburg is most well-known for its history under the Nazi regime (and the so-named trials after WWII; however the city has a long and extensive history dating back...
Würzburg am Main – A Day Trip to Franconia
Würzburg am Main is located in Franconia (a.k.a. northern Bavaria, but don’t let them catch you calling them Bavarian) spanning the banks of the Main river. The city’s settlement...
Hohenzollern Castle – Checking Out the Prussian Emperor’s House
Hohenzollern Castle is – as the name implies – a castle located on top of Hohenzollern mountain. It is also the ancestral seat of the imperial House of Hohenzollern....
Hawa Mahal – Why They Call Jaipur the Pink City
Continuing our journey around India’s Golden Triangle, we took a train ride from Agra to Jaipur. The train ride was scenic – though the safety standards aren’t exactly what...
Daybreak At the Taj Mahal
After a fairly long journey from Tokyo to Agra (via Hanoi Noi Bai Airport and Delhi) we decided to check-off the main attraction in India’s Golden Triangle region. A...
Mt. Fuji is Very Photogenic
You can take amazing photographs all over Japan; however Mt. Fuji still deserves special recognition. This mountain – the tallest in Japan, at 3,776 meters (12,388 ft) – stands...
Chasing Cherry Blossoms in Japan
Sakura – or Cherry Blossom – season is a pretty big deal in Japan. The government actually publishes a cherry blossom forecast to help people plan! While the specific...
Ancient Temples, Shrines, and Palaces in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto was originally settled in 794 AD, and was the capital of Japan for over 1,000 years. Needless to say the city is packed full of ancient historical sites,...
The Very Busy Streets of Tokyo, Japan
The picture above was taken from the 45th floor of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, which offers 2 free observatories. The view is impressive, with the city stretching as...
