Market Square in Bruges, Belgium, with statue of Jan Breydel and Pieter De Coninck in front of old Guild Houses
View down Bakkersrei Canal in Bruges, Belgium
View down Bakkersrei Canal in Bruges, Belgium
Historic buildings on the Graslei and Korenlei in Ghent, Belgium
Historic buildings on the Graslei and Korenlei in Ghent, Belgium
The Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, is the heart of the city
The Grand Place in Brussels, Belgium, is the heart of the city
View over Sint Veerleplein Square in Ghent, Belgium, taken from the ramparts of Gravensteen Castle
View over Sint Veerleplein Square in Ghent, Belgium, taken from the ramparts of Gravensteen Castle
Construction on Il Ponte di Tiberio (Tiberius Bridge) in Rimini, Italy, was begun in A.D. 14, during the reign of Roman Emperor Augustus. However, by the time it was completed in A.D. 21, Tiberius was Emperor, thus its name.
Beautiful countryside of the Metauro River Valley in the virtually unknown Le Marche region of Italy
Beautiful countryside of the Metauro River Valley in the virtually unknown Le Marche region of Italy
Liberty Square in San Marino. Not only is the Republic of San Marino one of the tiniest countries in the world, it is completely surrounded by Italy
My Tuscan retreat in Siena, Italy, included a visit to the hilltop town of Siena, where the skyline is topped by the Duomo, Cattedrale de Santa Maria Assunta
Rimini, Italy, perhaps best known for its beaches on the Adriatic, is also rife with history. This ancient Montanara Gate in Rimini city center marked one end of the street leading to what was the town's Roman Forum
Roses climb a wall at Montestigliano, a holiday farmhouse in Tuscany that offers authentic holidays in the Italian countryside
Centuries old palace at Montestigliano luxury holiday farm in Tuscany, Italy, is drenched in shades of gold and burnt orange under the setting sun
A Piero della Francesca painting is being restored in Sansepolcro, Italy, the home town of the famous Renaissance artist
The main Piazza of Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy, where I spent an idyllic holiday at the 16th century Palazzo Donati
Ancient stone buildings mingle with brightly painted facades in the village of Mercatello sul Metauro in the Le Marche province of Italy
My Italian experience in Le Marche, Italy, included lessons on how to make Tagliatelle pasta from scratch at the magnificent 16th century Palazzo Donati
Residents gather every evening in the main piazza of Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy
Residents gather every evening in the main piazza of Mercatello sul Metauro, Italy
Every lane offers postcard perfect views in the tiny village of Mercatello sul Metauro, located in the eastern province of Le Marche
Libreria Nanni open air bookstore under the porticoes of Bologna, Italy
Libreria Nanni open air bookstore under the porticoes of Bologna, Italy
Skyline of Bologna, Italy, from rooftop terrace of the Basilica di San Petronio
Skyline of Bologna, Italy, from rooftop terrace of the Basilica di San Petronio
The Chiang Mai Parrot Man is something of an institution. For years, he has been riding around the northern Thailand city with his pet parrots and mynah birds on the front of his motorbike.He is most often spotted during the evening at Chiang Mai Gate Market
This woman at the Sunday night Walking Street Market in Chiang Mai is demonstrating the art of soap carving in Thailand
In addition to fresh fruits and vegetables, visitors can purchase Thai lottery tickets at the fresh market at Chiang Mai Gate in Chiang Mai, Thailand
Egg sellers serve customers at the Chiang Mai Gate market each morning. Unlike the U.S., eggs are not refrigerated in Thailand, which made me wonder, "Do eggs need to be refrigerated?"
Roman road known as the Cardo Maximus in the Old City of Jerusalem, lies many feet below the existing ground level
Sunset over the Dead Sea in Israel. Swimming in areas other than designated beaches is very dangerous, as the shoreline is littered with sinkholes that can open up unexpectedly and swallow everything.
Shuk in the Old City of Jerusalem offers goods mostly aimed at tourists
Shuk in the Old City of Jerusalem offers goods mostly aimed at tourists
Wild Ibex wander into the botanical gardens at Ein Gedi, a desert oasis just two hours outside of Jerusalem
Tomb of Jesus is said to be located inside the Aedicule (shrine), which stands in the center of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Old City of Jerusalem
Mountains of Halva at Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, Israel. My favorite? The sugarless coffee bean.
Old City of Jerusalem from viewpoint at the Mount of Olives, with golden dome of Temple Mount at center
Worshipers at Western Wall in Jerusalem pray and stuff prayer-filled notes into cracks in the wall
Worshipers at Western Wall in Jerusalem pray and stuff prayer-filled notes into cracks in the wall
Hall of Names at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, Israel
Hall of Names at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem, Israel
The deli bar at Basher Fromagerie (cheese shop) at Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, Israel
The deli bar at Basher Fromagerie (cheese shop) at Machane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem, Israel
Omanis stroll down the middle of the street in Old Muscat, the original village that became the core of greater Muscat, Oman
Interior of the lavish Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman
Interior of the lavish Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque in Muscat, Oman
Dhow cargo boat on Dubai Creek in Dubai, UAE, is loaded down and ready to haul anchor
Dhow cargo boat on Dubai Creek in Dubai, UAE, is loaded down and ready to haul anchor
Massive aquarium at Atlantis Resort in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates
Massive aquarium at Atlantis Resort in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates
In the United Arab Emirates, shoppers go crazy taking photos of the new Tesla cars on display at Dubai Mall.
At the end of the day, local youngsters on Bodufolhudhoo Island in the Maldive Islands gather beach mats used by tourists
Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia
Harbour Bridge and Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia
Whiling away the afternoon at the magnificent Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia
Whiling away the afternoon at the magnificent Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia
Blue-faced Honeyeaters at Rainbow Beach. Shown at leftis the less colorful female. On the right is the male, who has the brilliant blue eyebrow that earned the species its name.
The vast and magnificent Carlo Sand Blow at Rainbow Beach, on the Sunshine Coast of Australia
The vast and magnificent Carlo Sand Blow at Rainbow Beach, on the Sunshine Coast of Australia
Young men relax on the grounds of the Hauz Khas Archeological Site in South Delhi, India
Young men relax on the grounds of the Hauz Khas Archeological Site in South Delhi, India
Archeological excavations of ancient Buddhist monasteries in Sarnath, India. Gautama Buddha first taught the Dharma here. The three structures in the distance, from left to right, are the Main Temple, the Dhamekh Stupa, and the Jain Temple.
Workers paint the shared steps between Vijayana Garam Ghat and Kedar Ghat in Varanasi, India
Workers paint the shared steps between Vijayana Garam Ghat and Kedar Ghat in Varanasi, India
Dawn boat trip down the Ganges River in Varanasi, India
Dawn boat trip down the Ganges River in Varanasi, India