The second stop on my architectural and friend’s journey was London. I was meeting friends I had made while teaching English in Korea. In 2017 I had visited London, so I don’t think I would have returned if not for my friends. However, there was… Read More »Architecture and Friends Part II: London
I had heard fantastic things from people who have visited Edinburgh and Scotland. I had never been to either and I knew that I had to include them in my trip. I had planned for four nights in Edinburgh without a concrete itinerary, other than… Read More »Four Days in Scotland: Castles, Culture, Cows and Charm
A few months ago I read the book, Barbarians at the Gate: The Fall of RJR Nabisco. The book is a gripping account of the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco in the late 1980s. The conglomerate comprised of the iconic food company Nabisco and R.J… Read More »A Day Trip to Winston-Salem
I explored Chinatown in New York City for the first time this past Friday and I loved it. Growing up around NYC Chinatown has always been a familiar name, yet I’d never actually been there. Although I’ve visited Chinatowns in other cities, such as D.C,… Read More »Chinatown Chronicles: A Day of Delight
I never imagined I’d go to Kentucky. From Wednesday the 22nd to Saturday the 25th of February, I was in Lexington, Kentucky for an architectural field trip to explore its architectural treasures. I haven’t been on a field trip since I was in middle school and… Read More »Exploring Kentucky’s Architectural Treasures
Greek food is amazing. My mom and I spent two weeks exploring the Culinary Wonders of Greece. A gastronomic journey and a archaeological one combined! Other than the not so great restaurant in my hometown, aptly name Greek Town, I don’t think I ever had good Greek… Read More »Exploring the Culinary Wonders of Greece: A Gastronomic Journey
Greece was at the top of my list of countries to visit in Europe. I love history, archeology, old stuff, and obviously architecture. Greece has it all and because we were going in winter, we were not going for its beaches. Our goal was to… Read More »An Endless Journey Through Time and Monuments
The monasteries of Meteora are in Meteora. Meteora is the name of a rock formation in central Greece about 350km (220 miles) or around a 4-hour drive from Athens and is famous for its monasteries perched atop immense stone pillars. The Monasteries Today, there are… Read More »The Monasteries of Meteora
My mom and I just returned from fifteen days of traveling around Greece. I think it would be impossible to go to Greece and not rent a car. On the mainland, it would be difficult to get to some places and see some sites. From… Read More »Driving Through Greece: A Tale of Chaos and Scenic Routes
One of my favorite things about DC was the access to an abundance of free museums. The past couples years, I haven’t had very many museum going opportunities. Covid was a contributing factor. There is a museum in Roanoke, the closest city to Blacksburg that… Read More »Museuming Around DC: A Summer of Artful Adventures