Porto's Ribeira is one of those few places in the world that attracts painters, photographers and all manner of artists for it's inimitable combination of historic architecture, color and light. Well done UNESCO for protecting Porto's riverfront district for future generations while accommodating modern touches like heated patios for the cafes and the mesmerizing statue… Continue reading Cubo da Ribeira
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Uxmal
This was my first time seeing Mayan ruins, and beyond the structures themselves, what really grabbed me was the mathematics undergirding it all. We had a very talented guide who not only spoke in great detail, but was also able to map out with ballpoint pen many of the concepts embedded in the construction of… Continue reading Uxmal
Templo Mayor
My whole life, I have been deeply fascinated by the history of American civilization. It was the focus of my first independent project at the end of elementary school. When I found out I would be traveling to Mexico City, I was so excited to visit Templo Mayor, ground zero for American empire over the… Continue reading Templo Mayor