Exploring the World
International travel has been one of the great teachers of my life. Walking through ancient streets, standing before monuments, and sharing moments with people from different cultures has expanded not only my understanding of the world but also of myself. Each journey has left me with new stories, new perspectives, and a deeper appreciation for the beauty and resilience woven into every corner of our globe.
Recent Posts
Swilcan Bridge – Scotland
Marty and I traveled to Scotland after one of our teaching events in London, taking a few days to explore beyond the city. One of the places we knew we would visit was St. Andrews. For Marty, it was something much more than a stop on the itinerary. For me, I was honestly more interested […]
Palacio de Bellas Artes – Mexico
For my 65th birthday, Erin surprised me with a trip to Mexico City. Erin and I have traveled the world together, and this was another journey we were able to share, one more place added to the long list of experiences we have created side by side. Here we are outside the Palacio de Bellas Artes, […]
Macia Memorial – Barcelona
There are so many extraordinary highlights from our travels to Barcelona, but today, I want to share this structure that stands in the largest plaza in the city. As we traveled around the city, we often passed it. I took pictures because I was so curious about who the bust of the man was and […]
Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada
One of my favorite activities is afternoon tea. Wherever it is done well. I signed up. After teaching in Calgary, we made our way to the Canadian Rockies and spent time at Lake Louise. This photo captures one of those special moments, afternoon tea overlooking the lake. There are places that feel almost unreal, and this is […]
KGB Museum in Tallinn – Estonia
While traveling in Tallinn, Emily and I visited one of the most fascinating historical sites in the city: the Hotel Viru and KGB Museum. What appears from the outside to be a typical large hotel from the Soviet era holds a remarkable and somewhat chilling story hidden within its upper floors. The hotel opened in 1972, during […]
Eiffel Tower – Paris, France
There are certain landmarks across the world that have become instantly recognizable. Once you see them, you know exactly what they are and often where they stand. That is certainly true for the Eiffel Tower. The first time we visited Paris, of course we did what first-time visitors do: we took the ride up the […]
Dome of the Rock – Israel
One of the most recognizable landmarks in the world rises above the skyline of Jerusalem: the magnificent Dome of the Rock. Its brilliant golden dome can be seen from many vantage points across the Old City, making it one of the most enduring symbols of Jerusalem. The structure stands on a hill known as the Temple Mount, a site […]
Auckland War Museum – New Zealand
Marty and I flew to Auckland to teach our Pediatric seminar, arriving a couple of days early so we can explore a bit of New Zealand’s North Island. Whenever we travel for teaching, we try to understand the place we’re in, not just the seminar room, but the history and culture that shape the people […]
The Treasury of Petra – Jordan
One of the most remarkable places Marty and I have visited was Petra. Hidden within the rose-colored cliffs of southern Jordan, Petra is one of the most extraordinary archaeological sites in the world. Built more than ten thousand years ago by the Nabataeans, Petra was once a thriving desert city and an important trading center connecting Arabia, […]
The Danube River – Budapest, Hungary
There are rivers, and then there is the Danube as it moves through Budapest: wide and powerful, dividing and connecting the city. Here we are standing along its banks at sunset we watched the light soften across the water. This stretch of the Danube is often called one of the most beautiful in Europe. The river […]
Shannon Falls – British Columbia, Canada
After teaching in Vancouver, we decided to take a few days to spend some time in beautiful British Columbia. We headed toward Whistler, following the Sea-to-Sky Highway, a drive that lives up to its name with views that shift between ocean, mountains and forest. Along the way, we stopped at Shannon Falls. Even seeing it, you can hear […]
Peggy’s Cove – Nova Scotia, Canada
A trip to Nova Scotia would not be complete without driving to Peggy’s Cove. We have made this drive every time we have visited this province, and each time it feels just as special. The road itself begins to set the tone. As we leave the city behind, the landscape opens up and the air shifts. […]
