The Basilica di San Marco (Saint Mark's Basilica) was originally ordered to be constructed in 828 when Venetian merchants allegedly stole relics of Mark the Evangelist and brought them to Venice. After the Doge (commonly translated to Duke) ordered the construction and it was completed, the church became a personal chapel to the Doge. It was probably … Continue reading Venezia | The Church of Gold
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Venezia | An Introduction to Venice
For our first time in Venice, we did not plan a long stay. The goal of the trip was to see as much of Italy as we could. So, naturally, a lot of sites and cities got left out this time. Our boat ride from the train station in Venice to Hotel Elena, which is … Continue reading Venezia | An Introduction to Venice
Milano | The Skeletons in San Bernardino alle Ossa
This is another one of those sites that is not your typical tourist attraction, but I really think that it's a wonderful stop that you should make. This is called San Bernardino, and well... I will let the pictures do the talking for this one. And yes, they are real and human. Okay so … Continue reading Milano | The Skeletons in San Bernardino alle Ossa
Milano | The 6 Statues You Must See In Milan
When you're in big cities, you can throw a rock in any direction and find a church or a statue. So this week, I just want to show you the 6 statues that I found most interesting in Milano. 1. Leonardo da Vinci Located in Piazza della Scala, a statue of Italian Renaissance polymath Leonardo stands, … Continue reading Milano | The 6 Statues You Must See In Milan
Washington D.C. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
Seeing the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C. was one of the highlights of our time in the nation's capital. The opening of the memorial is a...
Washington D.C. | The 4 Most Notable War Monuments
In this post, I wanted to highlight some of the architecture of the war monuments that are along the National Mall. I don't believe these are all of them, for we did not make it to Arlington Cemetery at all, and I know there are more from the wars since the Korean War and before … Continue reading Washington D.C. | The 4 Most Notable War Monuments
Washington D.C. | The 6 Most Famous Monuments in D.C.
So, this week, I decided to highlight the pictures I got of the most famous monuments in Washington, D.C.. So in order, I will talk about The White House, The Capitol Building, The Supreme Court building, The Lincoln Memorial, The Washington Monument, and the Jefferson Memorial.
Washington, D.C. | The Longest Serving President of the United States
On our vacation to Washington D.C. in April of 2018, we saw many monuments and memorials. D.C. is rich with architecture and design. It's a gorgeous city, and a a popular tourist destination. Since it is the capital of the United States, this is no surprise. We all know the famous ones: The Washington Monument, The White House, The Lincoln Memorial, The Jefferson Memorial, etc. But there are countless more memorials that are lesser known, but that doesn't mean they aren't just as important and beautiful. One of the ones that really impressed me was the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial, located about midway along the Tidal Basin between The Jefferson Memorial and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial.
Washington, D.C. | Peak Cherry Blossom Blooming in 2018
When you go to Washington, D.C., there's one thing that no matter where you go on the National Mall, you will see: The Cherry Blossom trees. So where did this gorgeous collection of pink trees originate? Are they native to D.C.?
New Orleans | Our First Trip Together Part Three
The second morning was just as perfect as our first morning. We had a tour of St. Louis #1 with the French Quarter Phantoms at 11 am. We met again at the iconic Voodoo Lounge and walked to the cemetery...
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