Folklore, Phalluses, and Festivals | Bhutan
Warning! If you are offended by drawings, sculptures, or paintings of male genitalia that are part of the Bhutanese culture discussed and shown here, do not continue reading this article or look at […]
Dzongs and Chortens | Thimphu to Wangdue, Bhutan
Our cultural tour of Bhutan began the day after we completed our 5-day trek from Paro to Thimphu (as described in an earlier post). Having hiked that first 35 miles, the remaining […]
Trekking – Paro to Thimphu | Bhutan
The Kingdom of Bhutan is a mountainous, landlocked country located at the eastern end of the Himalayas in South Asia. With over 14,824 square miles of territory, it has a population […]
Chandni Chowk Market | Old Delhi, India
Chandni Chowk is one of the oldest and busiest markets in Old Delhi. Emperor Shahjahan established Chandni Chowk in 1650, after shifting his capital from Agra to Delhi; it was designed by […]
Agra Fort & Itimad-ud-Daulah Mausoleum | Agra, India
After a sunrise visit to the Taj Mahal, we had the opportunity to visit two more Agra landmarks before our long drive back to Delhi – Agra Fort and Itimad-ud-Daulah Mausoleum, both of […]
The Taj Mahal | Agra, India
UNESCO’s World Heritage Centre has recognized the Taj Mahal as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.” In terms […]
Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb | Sydney, Australia
One of the highlights of my trip to Australia was my climb up to the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge for an exhilarating 360-degree view of Sydney Harbour. It might […]
1960’s Apartment Transformation | Denver, USA
This 10-story condominium building in central Denver, Colorado was originally designed and built in the 1960’s as 40 basic one-bedroom/one bath and two-bedroom/two-bath apartments. Located in a vibrant inner-city neighborhood, the […]
City Centre Architecture | Melbourne, Australia
A variety of historic and modern architectural styles, building types, and urban environments exist in the City Centre on each side of the Yanna River. This page, and the two […]
Graffiti Art | Australia & New Zealand
Australia and New Zealand are rich in cultural and recreational resources, including the display of graffiti art, stencils, paintings, paste-ups, light boxes, mosaics and other creative art displays. In Melbourne, for example, […]
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