Our Time in Luxor During Our Trip to Egypt was Truly Fascinating
Luxor is certainly the highlight of any trip to Egypt and there are many wonderful ancient sites to visit. Luxor takes at least a couple of days to truly see, and you should divide your time between the west and east banks of the Nile. It is a short flight from Cairo, although it can… Read more
The Ancient Ruins of Ephesus on the West Coast of Turkey is Truly a Magical Location
The first ancient site that we visited during our trip to Turkey and Bulgaria was to historic site of Ephesus. We traveled up the coast from Kusadasi to Ephesus where we walked the trail amongst the various archeological remains. Originally built by the Greeks in the 10th century BC, it is a site that has… Read more
Ecuador is a Wonderful Country with Many Diverse Opportunities for Travelers
Ecuador is such a wonderful country in South America with so many different places to see and explore. It is a country made up of three distinct ecosystems from the coast, the peaks of the Andes Mountains, and the dense Amazon Rainforest. Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is centrally located, making it the perfect location… Read more
Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, Portugal
The first time that we went to the Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon, the line to get tickets and enter was so long that we decided to visit on another day. There were several tour buses parked outside of the monastery, so we ended up going to the Maritime Museum, the Tower of Belém, and the… Read more
The Medieval Torture Museum in Chicago, Illinois – A Unique Experience
We recently traveled to Chicago and since we have been there several times, we were looking for unique experiences for our trip. One of the things that we discovered was that Medieval Torture Museum and to say that it was not your typical museum would be a huge understatement. It is an interactive museum, but… Read more
