Scotland Itinerary: 10 Days in the Scottish Highlands
My Scotland itinerary, a 10-day trip through the Scottish Highlands and Hebrides Islands. Includes travel tips for your Highland adventure.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Rothenburg Germany: 10 Reasons to Visit This Marvelous Medieval Town
Rothenburg, Germany is a city that looks straight out of a fairytale. It’s a medieval wonderland of half-timbered houses and cobblestone streets, waiting for you to explore. Is it touristy? Well, yes, but there are lots of reasons to love…