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The Twin Towers of Gothic and Romanesque Cathedrals

Posted on January 8, 2019 by

One of the things that you notice as you visit cathedrals around the world are the twin towers on both gothic and Romanesque style cathedrals. They are certainly beautiful and provide a sense of symmetry, but we were curious if … Continue reading →

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Casco Viejo in Panama City

Posted on December 10, 2018 by

If you go to Panama City, it is important that you take time to visit Casco Viejo, which is the historic district in the city. Originally established in 1673 by the Spanish, it is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site … Continue reading →

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The Pantheon in Rome, Italy

Posted on November 16, 2018 by

There are many sights to see when visiting a city with a history as rich as Rome’s and one of those is certainly the Pantheon. There are many fascinating things about the Pantheon, including the fact that it was originally … Continue reading →

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Ancient Spanish Church in Bolivia

Posted on July 10, 2018 by

We were driving through the countryside of Bolivia outside of Cochabamba and we came across a tiny village with an old Spanish church. We stopped and talked to the locals, but apparently the church was no longer in use and … Continue reading →

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The Duomo in Florence, Italy

Posted on July 6, 2018 by

Suggesting that you should see the Duomo when visiting Florence is like suggesting that you should breathe, it is almost unavoidable. Not only does it dominate the skyline, but almost all of the roads will lead you there as well. … Continue reading →

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Historic Santa Fe, New Mexico

Posted on June 25, 2018 by

If you want to visit a place that has a thriving art scene, some of the best food in the country, and a relaxing atmosphere, then Santa Fe, New Mexico, might just be the place for you. It isn’t all … Continue reading →

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Brasov, Romania – Charming Town in the Carpathian Mountains

Posted on March 12, 2018 by

When visiting Transylvania in Romania, Brasov is the perfect city to stay while touring the surrounding area. It is only a few hours by train from the capital of Bucharest and the people are friendly, there are plenty of local … Continue reading →

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Top Five Things to Do in Dublin, Ireland

Posted on March 9, 2018 by

Dublin is definitely one of the friendliest cities that we have visited and there are several things that you should do if you decide to visit. There are certainly more than five things to do in Dublin, but these were … Continue reading →

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Touring Fortifications in Transylvania

Posted on February 9, 2018 by

If you get the opportunity to visit Transylvania in Romania, there is much more to see than the supposed castle of Dracula. Set in the hills of the Carpathian mountains, there are several peasant church fortifications as well as the … Continue reading →

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Details of the Basilica in Quito, Ecuador

Posted on November 2, 2017 by

We had heard that we could get wonderful views of Quito by climbing to the top of the towers of the Basilica del Voto Nacional, so we made sure to put that on our itinerary. The architecture of the church … Continue reading →

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