Column: History of confusing Chapel, Church and Dome of the Ascension
Both Christians and Muslims believe that God took Jesus bodily to heaven, from which he…
Browsing: Travel
Column: A history of Mrs. Macquarie’s Chair
One of the most popular destinations for visitors to Sydney, Australia, is named for the…
Column: Crossing Prague’s Charles Bridge
A 600-year-old bridge in Prague, Czech Republic, is often considered the most beautiful bridge in…
Column: Touring the Valley of the Nobles
Most visitors to Egypt tour the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the…
Column: A visit to Taipei’s Maokong
Taipei, Taiwan, is a sophisticated city, with a metropolitan population of more than 7 million.…
Column: Reflections of columns and world travel
As hard as it is for me to believe, this is my 400th column about…
Column: Honoring Mary Magdalene
One of the most beautiful buildings in Jerusalem honors a woman falsely labeled a prostitute…
Column: History of Coyoacán: Honoring Coyotes
The historic heart of Coyoacán is the second-most popular tourist destination in Mexico City. An…
Column: A look at Jesus in Havana
Havana, Cuba, features one of the world’s largest statues of Jesus. Its design reflects Cuba’s…
Column: A Muslim emperor’s church
Agra, a city in northern India, is home to the Taj Mahal, built by Mughal…