There are several routes from San Francisco to the Point Reyes National Seashore, but I sure am glad I took this one. The Nicasio Reservoir of Marin county was nearly empty when we drove past this area August of 2014. Now the water levels look healthy after winter rains, but I'm not sure how long this will last. For this visit the calm water provided a beautiful photo … [Read more...] about Nicasio Reservoir Reflection in Marin County, California
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Galata Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey
Visiting the Galata Spice Market had me excited like a kid in a candy store. For an adult who likes to cook, there is nothing better than an abundance of fresh spices at extremely reasonable prices. In the end I bought a KG of Paprika (mix of hot and regular), some meat spice and Saffron in a vacuum sealed jar. This photo was taken in April of 2013, and I think … [Read more...] about Galata Spice Market in Istanbul, Turkey
View of the Alps from Downtown Davos, Switzerland
You may have heard of Davos because of the world economic forum they host most years, or you may have heard of the great skiing in the area. I was in Davos for neither of these reasons - I was simply there to relax as we began our European adventure. Our time was limited in the city due to irregular sleep patterns and jet-lag, but we did try to make the most out of it … [Read more...] about View of the Alps from Downtown Davos, Switzerland
Viktualienmarkt Market in Munich, Germany
If you are ever in Munich, make sure to visit Viktualienmarkt (Victuals Market) on your first day in town. Don't wait until the day before you head back to the US, because you will regret not visiting sooner. If you are a fan of cheeses, fresh pasta, fruits and vegetables, you will love the Victuals Market. I assume that means everyone reading qualifies. I really liked how … [Read more...] about Viktualienmarkt Market in Munich, Germany
Sun Setting on the Town of Berchtesgaden, Germany
I am in love with the city of Berchtesgaden in Germany. We first came here on our honeymoon a few years ago, and I was back for two nights last week. The city is small enough to explore in a few hours, but you can always discover something new along the way. This time we climbed above the city to see a view from above, and then came all the way down to the road level as it … [Read more...] about Sun Setting on the Town of Berchtesgaden, Germany
St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee in Austria
I got a tip from Andy to visit St. Gilgen and Halstatt while in Austria. Andy is the best. The weather was pretty rough that day, so there were not many compelling photo opportunities for mountains and lakes. Instead, I had to find an area on the waterfront with some color in order to find a decent photo that day. Surely I will visit St. Gilgen again, hopefully with … [Read more...] about St. Gilgen on the Wolfgangsee in Austria
Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
As we were driving through the northern part of wine country in Sonoma County a few weeks ago, I pulled over the car for a photo opportunity. I am not sure there is a better scene than the beginning of a new wine growing season. Green for miles and miles, with rows of vines to turn the landscape into a grid pattern. Healdsburg seems less traveled than the southern sections … [Read more...] about Barn and Fields outside of Healdsburg, California
Streetscape in Salzburg, Austria
Most of the photos that I take are landscapes. Part of it is because I feel uncomfortable taking street-shots, part of it is that people move around too much, and part of it is that I often find myself outside of the city when traveling. … [Read more...] about Streetscape in Salzburg, Austria
View of Intercontinental Hotel in Davos, Switzerland
Last week I spent two nights in the incredible Intercontinental Davos Hotel in Switzerland. A full review is still to come, but I have to say that this is one of the nicest hotels I have visited since I started playing the travel game. For now, you can see the hotel in the background (it's the big gold bubble). … [Read more...] about View of Intercontinental Hotel in Davos, Switzerland
Dome at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
If you ever have the opportunity to visit Istanbul, you will likely check out both the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia, which are located next to each other. I visited both during my walking tour of Istanbul and was impressed by both. If you go during the daytime with natural light shining through, it's tough to take a bad picture. You will spend a lot of time staring up at … [Read more...] about Dome at the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul