Tag Archives: Photo Challenge

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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The Domes of Rome

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

When traveling throughout Europe, the domes of cathedrals tower above the cities. Rome, however, seems to have more than its fair share of domes that dominate the skyline. It isn’t just the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica, domes seem to … Continue reading →

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A Show of National Pride

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

One of the things that seems universal about traveling is that residents of a country, region, or city are fiercely proud of their country and culture. Even if they aren’t particularly pleased with the people in government at the time, … Continue reading →

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Winding Your Way Through the Mountains

Posted on May 24, 2018 by

Living in a place that is surrounded by mountains, one thing that is clear is that the shortest distance between two places is not a straight line. Roads have to twist and wind based upon the contour of the land. … Continue reading →

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Capturing History Through the Written Word

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

In this digital age, we actually still are fans of owning physical books that we can open and read. Throughout history, the sharing of stories by writing them down has been an important part of preserving knowledge about the cultures … Continue reading →

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Frozen in Time

Posted on May 17, 2018 by

Have you ever wished that you could stop time? For those of you who are old enough to remember, there was an old Twilight Zone show where a man has a magical stop watch that will freeze time for everyone … Continue reading →

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When the People Move On

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

No matter where you travel, you will often find towns and cities where the people have left in large numbers because they couldn’t make a living where they were. They aren’t necessarily ghost towns, but they will be in time … Continue reading →

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The Places Where You Never Thought You Would Go

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

When we were children, many of us dreamed of what it would like to be an explorer and to visit strange and unknown lands. Then we grew up and as we like to say, life got in the way. So … Continue reading →

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Making an Effort to Get the View

Posted on May 1, 2018 by

We all love those panoramic photos with breathtaking views, but it is often a struggle to get to the location to take those pictures. Whether hiking to the top of a large mountain, making your way up a steep set … Continue reading →

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Traveling Can Make You Appreciate Your Life

Posted on April 24, 2018 by

There are times, when you travel to certain locations, when you realize how lucky you really are. Sure, on some trips you go to places with palaces and temples of gold that can make you dream of a pampered life. … Continue reading →

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