My favorite part of Mombasa was Old Town, located on the southeast side of the city and home to an eclectic and well-preserved mix of architecture that is a reminder of the city’s tapestry of influences over the centuries...
Photo Essay: Mombasa, Kenya

Mombasa is a diverse and bustling city of 1.2 million people on the Indian Coast of Kenya. This is the first photo essay in a two-part series that illustrates how I experienced traveling in Mombasa. Mombasa, Kenya Photo Essay I...
Photo Essay: The Pulchritudinous Faroe Islands

You need to visit the Faroe Islands at least once in your lifetime because the photo essay below simply does not give the beauty of these islands justice. The breathtaking beauty of this place fused with its Scandinavian charm...
Photo Essay: Kunsthaus Zürich

I enjoyed an afternoon in the Kunsthaus Zürich, Switzerland’s premiere art museum. Kunsthaus Zürich – A Photo Essay My wife has cultivated in me a great appreciation for art and I now make it a point to visit art...
Photo Essay: Ukraine At War

For the final segment of my Ukraine trip report, I have compiled an essay of photos I took in Kyiv that serves as both a visible reminder that Ukraine is at war but also a reminder that as in...
Photo Essay: The Ancient City Of Petra, Jordan

We’ve all seen the pictures of The Treasury (think Indiana Jones), but there is so much more to Petra than simply one beautiful temple. I hope this photo essay of Petra will help to reveal what a massive city...
American Airlines Passenger Physically Detained By Captain While Flight Attendant Grabs His Mobile Phone

An aviation photographer was physically detained on a recent American Airlines trip by crew members after a flight attendant suspected he was taking pictures of the flight crew. American Airlines has now responded. Man Is Physically Detained By Flight...
Photo Essay: Apartheid Museum South Africa

The Apartheid Museum is a must-see when visiting Johannesburg, South Africa. The museum succinctly and frankly tells the story of Apartheid in South Africa and invites further contemplation, no matter what your background is. Apartheid Museum In South Africa,...
Photo Essay: London Mourning

The entire United Kingdom and many of the Commonwealth realms are in a state of mourning over the death of Queen Elizabeth II. During my trip to London last week I had the chance to walk through the city...
Photo Essay: Dubrovnik, Croatia (And Why I Won’t Go Back In Summer)

I spent a few days in Dubrovnik last month and had a wonderful time. That said, I doubt I will return during the busy summer months on future trips. Dubrovnik, Croatia Photo Essay Dubrovnik is a stunning city. It’s...
Photo Essay: Birkenau Extermination Camp

After visiting Auschwitz, my next stop was Birkenau. As I walked though the Birkenau Extermination Camp at dusk, it hit me like a freight train once again how depraved the human race is. Birkenau Extermination Camp, A Photo Essay...
Photo Essay: Auschwitz Concentration Camp

The point of my trip to Poland was to visit the Auschwitz Concentration Camp and Birkenau Extermination Camp, also called Auschwitz II. This post includes a photo essay and reflections on my visit to Auschwitz. Auschwitz Concentration Camp, A...
Photo Essay: Warsaw, Poland

Warsaw was just a stopping point for us on the way to Krakow. As such, I only had a few hours to explore Poland’s most populous city. Warsaw, Poland Photo Essay It was a cold late-October morning that I...
Banksy: Genius Or Vandal? A Provocative Exhibition In Los Angeles

I took Heidi on a date to the Banksy: Genius or Vandal? exhibition in Culver City, California, not too far from Los Angeles International Airport. We both loved it and I highly recommend it if you are in the...
Photo Essay: Gran Canaria

As I close out my report on my week on Gran Canaria in Spain, I know many of you prefer pictures over words, so I do want to offer a photo essay of my week there. Gran Canaria Photo...
Photo Essay: An Afternoon At The Louvre

My wife and I greatly enjoyed an afternoon visit to the Louvre Museum in Paris, in which we viewed artwork I have such a newfound appreciation for. An Afternoon Stroll Through The Louvre: A Photo Essay I first visited...
Security: Can You Take Photos Of Airplanes?

A traveler was recently stopped in an airport from taking photos of an airplane and observed while he deleted the photos. But can you legally take photos of airplanes? Yes, absolutely. If you are considering booking travel or signing up for...
Photo Essay: Platinum Jubilee Of Queen Elizabeth II From The Perspective Of An American Visitor In London

Yesterday I offered a narrative version of my brief trip to London to celebrate the the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Today I offer a photo essay, which includes more photos from my three-day trip. Platinum Jubilee Photo...
Photo Essay: Ulm Minster

Ulmer Münster (Ulm Minster) is the tallest church in the world, with its Gothic spires dotting the skyline of Ulm for over 600 years. Ulm Minster Photo Essay This is not technically a cathedral due to ecclesiastical matters we will...
Photo Essay: Stunning Los Angeles Union Station

Yesterday I wrote about my Amtrak experience from Los Angeles to Portland aboard the Coast Starlight. Today, I want to focus on the beautiful station my journey began in. Los Angeles Union Station opened in 1939, consolidating LA’s two...