Ancient Rome in Armenia?

Garni Temple in Armenia

Garni Temple doesn’t represent the kind of architecture you expect to find in Armenia.  In fact, it’s a bit off –putting to see classical Greek columns in the first Christian country.  The history is actually more interesting than the ruins. The temple dates back to the 3rd century and was part of an entire compound [...]

Las Ramblas in Barcelona

Las Ramblas Barcelona

Las Ramblas might be Barcelona’s most touristy street, packed with restaurants, shops, vendors, kiosks and street performers. The tree lined avenue runs from Plaza Catalyuna to the Christopher Columbus statue along the water. When I arrived in Barcelona on a late night flight from Italy, I was surprised to see so many people in the [...]

A Trip to Durham

Visit Durham Cathedral

Durham, England is the sort of place that most people have never heard of , a rather unfortunate circumstance as it is a beautiful historic city full of medieval lore and legend.   There is plenty to do and see in Durham and it makes a great place to book a UK holiday cottage to get [...]

A Christmas Controversy

Orthodox Christian Monastery in Turkey

We’ve all experienced culture shock at one time or another, but few of us would expect Christmas celebrations and customs to be shocking. After all, Christmas may be one of the most universally celebrated holidays in the world given how many non-Christians participate in the non-religious commercial aspects of the holiday. We all recognize the [...]