The most obvious signs of the rise and fall of great civilizations are the monuments they leave behind. As seen centuries later, from the distance of time. However, if we would be there during the fall of these civilizations, we would…
Visiting Copán Ruins, one of the major ancient Maya archaeological sites, was something Jeff and I wanted to do for decades. We finally made it, in January of 2025. While waiting for this opportunity, we visited plenty of other Maya sites,…
The autumn colors of Brasov, showcasing all shades of gold, yellow, orange, red, rust, brown, and everything in between, are the result of the city being surrounded by densely forested mountains on all sides. I was lucky enough to witness…
It was 2015 when we traveled with the whole family through Europe – by bus. We visited my family in Romania fairly often, but since every time we flew over the Atlantic we wanted to see them, we never had time to visit other countries on…
If you have enough time the summer, a road trip from Phoenix to Cape Kiwanda in Pacific City, from the heat of the Sonoran Desert to the cool Oregon Coast, can be one of the best summer vacations you will experience. Roadtripping is my…
Besides Volcanoes National Park, several National parks on the Big Island of Hawaii highlight not only nature, but often focus on the history of the island. On a recent trip I visited three of these national parks and monuments in Hawaii.…