Those who have followed our blog know that we’re big fans of architecture. Whether classical or contemporary, religious or residential, we search out interesting buildings in our travels. Continue reading
Category Archives: Architecture
Architecture / Peru / Travel
Lima’s Luscious Balconies: A Tale of Jealousy
Paris has the Eiffel Tower and London has Big Ben. When you stroll the historic streets of Lima, Peru you realize the City of Kings has its Balconies. Continue reading
Architecture / Peru / Travel
The Train,Terrain, and Rain at Machu Picchu
Conversations buzzed as the train rolled slowly from the platform in Ollantaytambo, Peru. Everyone, including us, was excited about finally visiting Machu Picchu, and it showed. Backpacks were stowed, cameras were at the ready, and we were off. Continue reading
Architecture / Peru / Travel
Ollantaytambo: A Living City of the Inca
Midway between Cusco, Peru, the capital of the Inca Empire, and Machu Picchu lies Ollantaytambo. Continue reading
Bratislava: It’s All In The Details
When visiting a city for the first time, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect … but something has drawn you there. It could be grand architecture, incredible museums, world class dining or amazing entertainment. Whatever the motivation, in the end, your impression of the city reflects the sum of its parts. Continue reading
Architecture / Art / Travel
Overheard Overhead
Travel presents endless possibilities for exploration and learning, and a good place to start is with architecture. A culture’s buildings are a depository of its past, present, and future and architecture communicates more than you might realize. Continue reading
A View From the Top: Budapest’s Castle Hill
In the Middle Ages, the most basic rule of kingship was to hold the high ground. Castles and fortresses all over Europe prove the point, and Medieval Buda was no different. Continue reading
