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
Sacre-Coeur Cathedral – Paris, France
Rising above the rooftops of Paris from the summit of Montmartre, the domes of Sacre-Coeur dominate the skyline. From almost anywhere in the city, the basilica’s white stone catches the light by day and glows softly at night, anchoring the northern horizon. The church was conceived in the emotional aftermath of France’s defeat in the […]
Lake Wakatipu – New Zealand
Marty and I found ourselves on the South Island of New Zealand, walking along the edge of Lake Wakatipu, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The air was crisp and clean, and the mountains, known as The Remarkables, rose sharply across the water as if they were placed for dramatic effect. We wandered the shoreline, drawn by the […]
Jukulsarlon Glacier Lagoon – Iceland
As we drove along Iceland’s Ring Road in the southeastern part of the country, we stopped at Jokulsarlon Glacier Lagoon, one of the well-known natural sites in Iceland. This lagoon is filled with floating icebergs that have broken off from an outlet glacier of Vatnajokull. Vatnajokull is the largest glacier in Europe by volume, and it […]
Uspenski Cathedral – Finland
Standing in front of Uspenski Cathedral, Emmy and I wonder about this impressive building. The cathedral was completed in 1868, when Finland was an autonomous Grand Duchy within the Russian Empire. Placing the cathedral on this rocky hill was meant to be visible from the harbor, a public declaration of Orthodox Christianity in the capital […]
Lilian Ngoyi – Soweto, South Africa
On our teaching trip to South Africa, we took a tour of Soweto and stopped outside a modest home that holds extraordinary history: the house of Lilian Masediba Matabane Ngoyi. Lilian Ngoyi was one of the most prominent women in the anti-apartheid movement. A trade unionist and political leader, she became the first woman elected to […]
Lions on Szechenyi Chain Bridge – Budapest, Hungary
Walking across the Szechenyi Chain Bridge in Budapest, feels more than just a river crossing. The bridge stretches across the Danube, linking Buda and Pest, two historic cities that once separated and later unified into modern Budapest. The bridge is both functional and symbolic. The Chain Bridge opened in 1849, becoming the first permanent bridge across […]
Oskar Schindler’s Museum – Krakow, Poland
While visiting Krakow, we made our way to this powerful museum: Oskar Schindler’s Factory. Of course, his story had already been etched into public memory through the Oscar-winning film Schindler’s List, but standing in the actual factory where so much of that history unfolded brought a different weight to the story. The Oskar Schindler’s Museum […]
Soweto – South Africa
I have just returned from my first visit to Africa: South Africa, a journey that began primarily as a professional one. I traveled there to meet and work alongside fellow chiropractors, but I also felt a strong pull to explore and better understand the country itself. Before arriving, my knowledge of South Africa was quite […]
Tallinn, Estonia
If I would have made a list of countries to visit, I would not have had Estonia on that list. But when my daughter, Emily, asked me to travel there with me, I said yes. We stayed right within the walls of Tallinn. I quickly realized how special that decision had been. Walking through the […]
Ubatuba – Brazil
After the completion of our teaching program in Brazil, we headed to Ubatuba to relax. Tucked along the northern coast of Sao Paulo state, this laid-back coastal town is lush with greenery and the rhythm of waves rolling onto the shore. Ubatuba is famous for its beaches, each with its own personality. There are quiet coves […]
Arc de Triomphe – Paris France
Few landmarks instantly signal a visit to Paris quite like the Arc de Triomphe. It appears again and again in family photographs, historic parade scenes and images of victory marches. Standing at the western end of the Champs-Elysees, the great arch stands where French history unfolded. The story of the Arc begins in 1806, when Napoleon […]
Baha’i Gardens in Haifa – Israel
For Marty’s 65th birthday, we traveled to Israel, a journey filled with extraordinary places that I will write about in time. But the place I want to begin with is the Baha’i Gardens in Haifa. Our group was given special access to this sacred site, allowing us to walk the entire length of the gardens […]
