Getting Views of a City

On August 29, 2019 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Photo Challenge5 Comments

Wherever we travel, one of the things that we always try to do is go to a location that provides wonderful views from above the city. Whether climbing to the top of a bell tower, going to the observation deck of a skyscraper, or climbing to the top of a hill that overlooks the city, the views are always amazing. There is something that is truly special about looking over the historic rooftops of the city’s buildings and getting a sense for the narrow streets. Obviously we enjoy getting up close and personal with the architecture of a city, but taking it all in at once has its own reward. Do you look for locations that overlook a city when you travel?

View from Piazzale de Michelangelo in Florence

Old World Prague with Modern Prague in the Distance

Empire State Building from the top of the Rock in New York City

Winding Streets Below from the Seville Cathedral

Views from the Guinigi Tower in Lucca, Italy

Arc de Triomphe in Paris from the Eiffel Tower

Denver Botanic Garden

On August 9, 2019 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Colorado, Photo Challenge4 Comments

There are several cities with wonderful botanical gardens, but we believe that the Denver Botanic Garden is one of the best. Between the tropical flowers, rotating art displays, and special events, there is always something interesting to see at the garden. We especially enjoyed the variety of colorful orchids that we saw during our visit there. It is a great way to spend a summer afternoon, walking the flower lined paths and seeing the gardens dedicated to different regions around the world. The Denver Botanic Garden will often create displays on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver to allow shoppers to see some of the wonderful flowers that can be found in the gardens. If you are planning a trip to Denver, we’d definitely recommend that you consider adding the Botanic Gardens to your itinerary.

Walking the Grounds of the Botanic Garden

Seeing Unusual Animals During Travels

On August 2, 2019 By Isobar ExpeditionsIn Photo Challenge16 Comments

There are some places where you expect to see some unusual animals, such as when going to the jungle or desert. Some places are associated with certain animals, so they often use them as part of tourist attractions, like riding a camel or seeing a snake charmer. Other times, it is simply a random event where you just happen to see animals in their natural environment as part of a hike. We have certainly seen our fair share of different animals, some of them cute and some of them not so much. Whenever we see animals, we do our best to get a photograph of them, with varying results. Do you take photographs of animals during your travels?