Argentine Asado in the Tigre Delta
Similar to our American barbecue in some ways, the idea of a full asado is foreign—a cultural experience, unique to Argentines. Ours awaited a short…
Catalan Summer Solstice Festival Is Fire
Each year throughout Spain, particularly in Catalonia's Girona Pyrenees, as the sun reaches its zenith, summer begins with a celebratory bang: the Fire Festival of…
California Spanish Mission
Between 1769 and 1833, Franciscans missionaries, led by Friar Junípero Serra, established 21 settlements along the coastline of Alta California to spread the Catholic faith among…
Portland’s Lan Su Chinese Garden
An exquisite cultural experience is found at the Lan Su Chinese Garden in downtown Portland, Oregon. This classical Suzhou-style walled garden has a series of events and activities happening daily. Visitors can…
Hagia Sophia
The Hagia Sophia (meaning "Holy Wisdom" in Greek) has remained one of the most profound wonders of my study of architectural history and one that I…
Exporing Touraine in the Loire Valley
The city of Tours and Château d'Artigny was a good starting point for our self-guided driving tour throughout the Loire Valley of France. Our day's agenda took us through the…