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Iona Abbey: Visit the Medieval Center of Christianity in Scotland

Atop a low, green hill sits a stone building with a simple square tower. As you approach Iona Abbey, you see a pair of high crosses that stand in front like holy guardians carved from stone. Inside, the church echoes…

Scotland Trip Report: Highlands and Islands

My wife and I had some unfinished business in Scotland. We went there on our honeymoon several years ago, and we loved exploring the beautiful city of Edinburgh. The architecture is wonderful and romantic, like you’re transported into a novel.…

Trip Report: Weekend in Miami

It was almost May but still cold and cloudy in Ohio. I needed…an escape. I needed a weekend of adventures in the bright sunshine to lift my spirits. With a quick search for cheap flights the answer jumped out at…

Trip Report: Touring Western Turkey

As I’m setting up this new blog, I’m reflecting on recent trips that have inspired me. Traveling to Turkey last fall felt like the furthest I’ve been away from home, in a cultural sense if not strictly in a geographical…

Breakfast in Guatemala was Unexpectedly Awesome

When I went on a group tour to Belize and Guatemala, I didn’t have many expectations about the local food. The beginning of our trip involved a lot of transportation, which meant prioritizing convenience. I had such forgettable meals as…

Tikal: Explore Mayan Ruins in Guatemala

A sea of lush green dotted with islands of carved stone, mist rising from the jungle and carrying the sound of bird calls skyward. The scene at the top of Temple IV in Tikal is one I’ll never forget. As…

Stone facade of a Roman building with columns and statues

Walk Through the Ancient City of Ephesus in Turkey

There are few places where you feel like you’re walking the streets of a civilization that’s been gone for hundreds of years. But that’s exactly what the ancient city of Ephesus is like. It’s a massive archaeological site that immerses…

Hawaii Local Food: 10 Things You Need to Try

Hawaii is the ultimate melting pot of food cultures. From pineapples to poi, here are some of the things you should try on your trip to the islands!

View of the ocean with stone wall and a group of hikers.

Dún Aonghasa: Visit an Ancient Fort in Western Ireland

A 3000 year old fort perched atop the sea cliffs of Ireland's western coast.

Germany Trip Report: My Return to Europe

After more than two years of staying in America, I finally made a return trip to Europe in May 2022. My wife and I decided to spend our vacation in southern Germany. Why Germany? It was mostly personal interest, but…