How did Helena become Montana’s State Capital?
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How did Helena become Montana’s state capital? Was it the architecture?
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Knossos Palace on the Isle of Crete in Greece
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We flew into Heraklion on Crete, rented a car and drove a relatively short distance to the preserved historical site of Knossos. Sections are roped off for its protection, but you can still get an up-close look at the ancient ruins. Some of the ruins have been restored to give onlookers a vibrant notion of what Knossos looked like at its peak.
Read MoreHistoric Rauchbier (Smoke Beer) Brewery in Gorgeous Bamberg, Germany
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Bamberg, Germany is like a fairy tale. Gorgeous stone buildings are built flush against the Regnitz River. In the center of town is an old brewery that crafts smoked beer.
Read MoreRosetree Blown Glass Studio and Gallery on Algiers Point, Louisiana in the USA
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A short ferry ride from downtown New Orleans, across the Mississippi River will take you to Algiers Point. Algiers Point is refreshingly quiet and full of pleasant experiences, such as the Rosetree Blow Glass Studio and Gallery. The studio is housed in an old Art Deco movie house. You can watch the artists in action and even purchase a one-of-a-kind, hand-made glass item.
Read MoreFlossenbürg in Germany
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Flossenbürg is a small town in eastern Bavaria near the Czech border. There is a small castle ruins here and the Flossenbürg Concentration Camp; where the remaining members of the Valkyrie plot to kill Hitler were executed just two weeks before the camp was liberated. One of these men was Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
Read MoreDublin, Ireland Ringing in the New Year
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Dublin, Ireland literally rings in the New Year. Church bells across the city ring throughout the day.
Read MoreAscension Cathedral in Novocherkassk, Russia
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The Ascension Cathedral in Novocherkassk, Russia is probably one of the biggest and most ornately built churches I have ever seen, and I have seen a lot of churches.
Read MoreThe Rich History of Stirling, in Central Scotland
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Stirling, in central Scotland, has maintained its historical significance. Strategically established and valued for centuries, you can still imagine where warriors marched and royalty was anointed.
Read MoreSardegna (Sardinia), an Autonomous Region of Italia (Italy)
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I drove zig zag across Sardinia, Italy to visit all the sites on my wish list. There are 7,000 Nuraghi, or Nuraghic ruins throughout Sardinia. The distinctive, cone-shaped stone towers dot the countryside. Their history and purpose are impressive. Near Alghero, is the Grotte Di Nettuno (Neptune’s Caves), which is well worth the drive. The hike to the cave is a spectacular representation of Sardinia’s west coast. A highlight of my trip.
Read MoreSavenac Historic Tree Nursery in Haugan, Montana
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Few of you may be familiar with the 1900s style and smell associated with the forest service and national parks of North America. When I saw a sign for “Historic Tree Nursery” along Interstate 90 between Missoula, Montana and the Idaho state line, my heart went a flutter. I have toured countless nurseries and I most definitely wanted to visit the Savenac Historic Tree Nursery in Haugan, Montana.
Read MoreVisit Unique Cliff-Side Monastery in Central Russia
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ancient Russians found a few limestone cliffs on the banks of the Don and excavated rooms into them. One of the places is named Divnogorie or “the place with amazing mountains” in Russian. Another one is Belogorie or “the place with white mountains”. Both places are located in the Voronezh area on rural roads, away from the cities and crowds.
Read MoreBannack State Park: a Ghost Town in Southwest Montana, USA
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Most of the buildings remaining in Bannack State Park, a ghost town in southwest Montana, are still in decent shape and open for perusal. Wallpaper and linoleum are pealing back to reveal years and transitions. The mind wanders as you study what used to be. There are a few really noteworthy specimens of old Bannack buildings that you will naturally be drawn to. Such as the hotel, with its beautiful, sweeping staircase that takes you from the lobby to the second floor. The state park offers more than just walking through musty corridors and looking out rolled glass panes. It has a variety of events and activities throughout the year.
Read MoreLichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein) in Germany
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Lichtenstein Castle (Schloss Lichtenstein), built in Gothic Revival style, has been described as the "fairy tale castle of Württemberg." The ruins of a medieval castle, that inspired a novel, are a few hundred meters away. The name Lichtenstein translates as "shining stone."
Read MoreLuxembourg
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Luxembourg is quiet, has beautiful architecture and is an under rated destination.
Read MorePitlochry in the county of Perthshire, Scotland
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Pitlochry is a burgh in the county of Perthshire in Scotland, lying on the River Tummel. It is largely a Victorian town, which developed into a tourist resort because of Queen Victoria visiting the area in 1842 and the arrival of the railway in 1863. It remains a popular tourist resort today and is particularly known as a centre for hillwalking, surrounded by mountains such as Ben Vrackie and Schiehallion.
Read MoreThe Historic Arvon Hotel in Great Falls, Montana
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The Historic Hotel Arvon in Great Falls, Montana has maintained the charm of its yesteryears, though fully renovated. Everything is like new, comfortably clean and crisp. Yet you can easily envision its original state. The establishment has mastered the artful balance of old and modern. I would love to see many more investors accomplish what these folks have. I am thoroughly impressed.
Read MoreGo to North Caucasus Mountains in Russia to See the Mysterious Dolmens
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The Caucasian Dolmens represent a unique type of prehistoric architecture. Similar to Stonehenge, Dolmens were built with stone blocks of catastrophic size. They are thought to date between 3,000 and 2,000 B.C., although little is known about these sites. Today approximately 3,000 of these megalithics have been discovered in the Caucasus Mountains. More are being found and also destroyed.
Read MoreSaint Agidius Catholic Church in Vilseck, Germany
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Saint Ägidius Vilseck Catholic Church in Vilseck, Germany dates back to the llth century when a stone church first stood on the site. A second church, in gothic style, was built between 1407 and 1412. In 1751, a Baroque style addition was put on. The building was restored in 1973. It is said that Ägidius, the namesake of this church, protected a deer from King Flavius Wamba who was hunting it.
Read MoreHistoric Bokor Casino in Cambodia
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Jutting above the southern coastline of Cambodia on the Bokor plateau near the provincial town of Kampot, the old Bokor casino was a playground of the worldly elite in the 1950s.
Read MoreSouthern Mexico Ruins of Yaxchilán
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The jungle here is very dense and full of biodiversity. The ruins are strategically located inside a large river bend that surrounds this ancient city on three sides. Many large temples can be explored here including a few large labyrinths (bring a flashlight).
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