Museums

Caravaggio, the Cursed Painter: The Deposition

The canvas of the Deposition of Christ, currently kept in the Vatican Painting Gallery, was painted by Caravaggio for a chapel of the Church of St. Mary in Vallicella in Rome. Following the Treaty of...

Jim Thorpe: The Best Fall Destination in The Pocono Mountains, PA

Although Jim Thorpe is a very small town, it has a number of different things to do there. This quaint town is the BEST fall destination in the Pocono Mountains, PA. I've lived in Pennsylvania...

A Quick Guide to Madrid

Although Madrid is a thoroughly modern metropolis, the city has managed to preserve its traditional vibe. In fact, Madrid is home to cobbled streets and historic neighbourhoods aplenty. Indeed...

Northwest Montana is Remarkable

After Yellowstone National Park, we headed to Flathead Lake in Northwest Montana. The drive would have been around 6 hours so we decided to overnight in Garrison, Montana. What a great decision! Near...

Jewel of the South: Birmingham Museum of Art

The Birmingham Museum of Art is worth at least an afternoon's leisurely perusal, and, with more than 24,000 paintings, sculptures, and more, possibly a second visit to properly appreciate all the...