The Unique Experience of Visiting the Valley of the Kings in Egypt
Located in Luxor, Egypt is the Valley of the Kings where many of the pharaohs were buried at the base of the mountain. The Valley of the Kings is probably best known for the discovery of King Tutankhamun (King Tut) by Howard Carter in 1922 and you can watch a short documentary at the main… Read more
The Ancient Agora and the Roman Agora in Athens, Greece
There are two historic agoras in Athens with fascinating archeological remains. Agoras are marketplaces that existed during the time of ancient Athens and each of these have historical significance. The Acropolis is obviously the most famous place to visit during any visit to Athens, but going to the agoras should certainly be on your itinerary… Read more
The Architecture of Prague in the Czech Republic
There are many cities in Europe that have maintained their old-world charm and Prague is certainly one of them. There are so many interesting buildings in Prague that display various styles and unique features. One of the things that makes the architecture of Prague so fascinating is that it encompasses several styles including Romanesque, Gothic,… Read more
Historic Georgetown University in Washington DC
We have visited several fascinating universities and our recent visit to Georgetown University was certainly very memorable. Built in 1789, the university features interesting architecture and wonderful common areas right near the heart of Washington DC. The campus was very busy while we were there as students made their way to and from class, but… Read more
Enjoying a Day at the Race at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky
During our recent trip to Louisville, Kentucky we had the opportunity to go to Churchill Downs and enjoy a day of thoroughbred racing. Churchill Downs is famous for hosting the Kentucky Derby, which is part of the “triple crown” of thoroughbred racing. The race track opened in 1875 and every race is full of pageantry… Read more
The Historic and Beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery Near Georgetown in DC
It might seem odd to visit a cemetery, but they are often very beautiful, historic, and tranquil, which Oak Hill Cemetery certainly is. In fact, more than 200,000 people visit this particular historic cemetery on an annual basis and it is even possible to get a tour. We simply enjoyed walking the paths that led… Read more