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Architecture / Art / Travel
Tag Archives: Europe
Refugees Welcome: A Most Uncommon Phrase
What drew us to one of Madrid’s busiest plazas was the attractive turn-of-the-century Palicio de Cibeles. This gleaming-white Gothic revival beauty is among the city’s best-known landmarks and is home to the City Council. Continue reading
Seriously Hidden Hearts: At Home and Abroad
Happy Valentine’s Day to all! For the past 5 years we’ve been traveling and hunting for hearts with our cameras. We search for hearts in unusual architecture, charming sculptures, controversial street art, avant-garde fashion, funky foods, gorgeous gates, people’s front yards, and even some unmentionable places – basically nothing is off limits. Continue reading
Architecture / Art / Celebrations / Travel
Hidden Hearts Around the World
Happy Valentine’s Day Everyone! In our travels over the past year, we carried on our four-year Gallivance tradition: a photo safari hunting for hearts to celebrate Valentine’s Day with you. Continue reading
Plovdiv, Bulgaria: Expect the Unexpected
When Plovdiv, Bulgaria pinged our radar we expected a hilltop old town, Roman Ruins, and Byzantine architecture – and this vibrant city definitely delivered. But the best surprise was “The Unexpected” … Continue reading
Celebrations / Europe / Travel
A Few More of My Favorite Things
It’s nearly Christmas Eve – my favorite day of the year. The wonderful combination of childhood anticipation of things to come, paired with the adult relief of a few days off, is total bliss. Around our house it’s time for old movies, sing-along music, and special foods. Continue reading
Skopje’s Makeover: Ambitious and Audacious
Big government spending programs attract controversy like bees to honey, and Skopje’s contentious, large-scale building project, called “Skopje 2014” is no exception. Continue reading
