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The Uffizi Gallery in Florence, Italy

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Florence was the cradle of renaissance art for several centuries, so it is no surprise that it hosts one of the most famous museums in the world for renaissance art, the Uffizi Gallery. The Medici family was renowned for their … Continue reading →

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The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

  No visit to Cairo, Egypt would be complete without making time to tour the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. As with many other sites in Egypt, having an Egyptologist as a guide is extremely helpful if you want to learn … Continue reading →

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Whimsical Artwork

Posted on September 25, 2018 by

There are so many wonderful statues and pieces of art in cities throughout the world. Most of them are usually very stoic and austere, but occasionally you run across something that just makes you smile. Who knows whether they were … Continue reading →

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Buying Alabaster in Luxor, Egypt

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

One of the things that Luxor, and Egypt in general, is known for is alabaster and our guide made sure to take to one of the alabaster factories. At the factory, you can find two types of products, those that … Continue reading →

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Galleria dell’Accademia in Florence, Italy

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

There is more to the Accademia Gallery in Florence than just Michelangelo’s David. Florence was the center of the art world for hundreds of years and still contains incredible paintings and statues to be admired. In addition to the statue … Continue reading →

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Street Art Around the World

Posted on July 17, 2018 by

The sides of buildings have become a blank canvass for artists to create unique and often whimsical murals. While there is still graffiti in plenty of places, a lot of it has mostly been replaced by interesting works of art. … Continue reading →

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Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon

Posted on July 12, 2018 by

There are so many fascinating sights to see when visiting Luxor, Egypt that you could easily spend a week or more in the area. Although the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple are absolute must-see’s, the Mortuary Temple of … Continue reading →

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Mosque and Madrassa of the Sultan Hasan in Cairo, Egypt

Posted on July 2, 2018 by

There is more to visiting Cairo than just seeing the great pyramids and sailing in a felucca on the Nile River. We took a tour of Islamic Cairo that included the Mosque and Madrassa of the Sultan Hasan, which was … Continue reading →

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The Grandeur of Ancient Columns

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

Thousands of years ago, stone columns were created to replace wooden ones that were susceptible to fire and rotting. Despite their original purpose, simply to bear the load of the roof overhead, they have since become works of art. They … Continue reading →

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Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy

Posted on February 12, 2018 by

The Piazza Navona is a famous square in Rome that was built on the site of an ancient, open space stadium from the 1st century. Today it is busy with local artists, restaurants and cafes, local residents, and tourists. With … Continue reading →

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