Tianmin Mountain, Zhangziazie, Hunan, China – July 2021 The journey to the summit of Tianmin mountain (1519 m/4982 ft) begins with an amazing cable car ride that starts inside the city of Zhangziazie. With a length of over 4.6 miles it is an experience in itself. The top of the mountain is often shrouded in… Read More Heaven’s Gate

Fenghuang, Hunan Province, China Feng Huang Gu Cheng is located in the western part of Hunan Province near the border with Guizhou. Legend has it that two Phoenix flew over the area and found it so beautiful that they did not want to leave. Most of the people here are Miao and much of life… Read More Ancient Phoenix Town – July 2021

July 2019 Pantheon Le Jardin du Luxembourg Around Town Sacre Coeur Montmartre

Located in a former foundry, in the eleventh arrondissement, in Paris, the Atelier des Lumieres presents the most incredible exhibitions EVER!  It is an immersive, animated experience unlike anything else. We were fortunate to see the 2019 Van Gogh exhibit.  It was their second production, following the 2018 presentation of works by Klimt. They have… Read More Atelier des Lumieres: Van Gogh 2019

July 2018 Venice is a city in northeastern Italy, made up of a group of 118 small islands.  These islands are separated by 150 canals and connected by over 400 bridges and walkways. The largest of these canals is the Grand Canal. The reverse S-shaped waterway is 2.4 miles (3.8 Km) long.      … Read More The Canals of Venice

Cinque Terra July 2018 One of our favorite days in the Cinque Terre was spent hiking from Manarola to Corniglia. All of the villages are connected by walking trails, however, some of them had been washed out by landslides and were closed.  The coastal path between Manarola and Corniglia was one of the damaged trails… Read More Uphill Both Ways

July 2018 The Cinque Terre is a string of 5 seaside villages on the northwest coast of Italy. This part of the Liguria region includes rugged terrain, colorful villages and terraced hillsides.  The best way to get to and around the area is by train. Between mid-March and early November, the Cinque Terre Express runs… Read More The Cinque Terre

July 11, 2018, Florence, Italy What is the best way to experience the Chianti wine region of Florence?  By bicycle of course. This was yet another highlight (of many) during our trip to Italy a couple summers ago. We met up with our group in the morning and took a short drive out of town… Read More Put the Fun Between Your Legs

Galleria Dell’Accademia Di Firenze was founded in 1784 by Pietro Leopoldo the Grand Duke of Tuscany. It is home to Michelangelo’s David and many other important pieces.  Located a couple of blocks north of the Duomo it is easy to walk to from most places in town. While it is not a huge museum it… Read More Accademia – Florence, Italy July 12, 2018

As part of our trip to the UK, we rented a car for 8 days and did a loop into the highlands. Even though it was it a bit nerve-wracking at times (if you are not used to driving on the wrong side of the road) it was magnificent. Scotland is non-stop beauty with lots… Read More Road Trip Scotland – July 2019