My travel companion insisted (yes, it was not just a request or a strong desire) on stopping in Segovia to see the aqueduct on the way from Madrid to Ribera del Duero (aka wine country). It’s got to be pretty good to delay wine drinking. I’ll let you these photos speak for themselves, and you […]
The Best View of Madrid
Okay, I’ll admit I’m not sure it is the “best” view because I didn’t have time to check them all out. But I was quite happy with my decision to take a long walk when I first arrived in the city to check out the view from Parque del Cerro del Tío Pío. In the […]
PHOTOS: A Beautiful Day at Madrid’s Retiro Park
If I had one extra day in Madrid, I would have spent it exploring Parque del Buen Retiro. Retiro Park is massive (350 acres) and filled with elements eliciting the grandeur of is royal history. I imagine for those who live and/ or work in this busy city, it is quite the “pleasant retreat.” Photography: Madrid’s Retiro Park […]
PHOTOS: A Sunday in Madrid
I had the opportunity to teach a Professional Scrum Master course in Madrid, so I took the opportunity to arrive a day early, walk 20,000 steps, and enjoy the grand architecture of this city. Photography: A Sunday in Madrid
PHOTOS: Barcelona – Appreciate the Details and Personality
During my week in Barcelona, I was amazed by the variety and grandeur of the architecture. The beauty of Barcelona goes beyond the building facades. There is a lot to notice in the details of the architecture and personal touches. (Yes, the pickpockets are one reason.) The more enjoyable reason is to appreciate the details and […]
PHOTOS: Barcelona Architecture Beyond Gaudí
During my week in Barcelona, I walked and walked and walked. I varied my routes in order to experience different streets because I quickly saw that the architecture is one of the most spectacular things about Barcelona. The styles are varied and somehow all make sense in this dynamic and beautiful city. People may come here for Gaudí (and yes, Gaudí is incredible), […]
Experiencing Gaudí: Casa Vicens
During my week in Barcelona, I experienced La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Vicens. I paid the entry fees for the first two and just enjoyed the exterior of the latter. Note that the exterior of Casa Batlló was covered in scaffolding during my trip, which is why it’s not included here. In this […]
Experiencing Gaudí: La Pedrera (Casa Milà)
During my week in Barcelona, I experienced La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, and Casa Vicens. I paid the entry fees for the first two and just enjoyed the exterior of the latter. Note that the exterior of Casa Batlló was covered in scaffolding during my trip, which is why it’s not included here. In this […]
Experiencing Gaudí: La Sagrada Familia
The work of famous Spanish architect Antoni Gaudí is more of an experience than something to simply look at. When I first caught a glimpse of La Sagrada Familia in the distance, I felt like my body was filling up with a childlike wonder and awe. How could a man conceive of something so bizarre and gorgeous, intricate […]
Oaxaca Day Trip: Hierve El Agua (Petrified Waterfalls)
The only thing that could get me away from wandering the beautiful streets of Oaxaca was one hell of a natural wonder. I had never seen anything quite like Hierve El Agua. These petrified waterfalls are formed by fresh water springs heavily saturated with calcium and other minerals. In addition to the “frozen waterfalls” themselves, the site has […]
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