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Cuicuilco is an important archaeological Mesoamerican Middle and Late Formative (c. 700 BCE – 150 CE) period site located on the southern shore of the Lake Texcoco in the southeastern Valley of Mexico. T...

Join me in an exploration of an age-old photographer's conundrum: "just because you can edit a photo doesn't always mean you should."read more >>...

We had planned this trip for a while now. We passed by it once before, but this time we weren’t going to let it slip from our hands again. From a distance, it seems like there’s nothing more to it … Continue reading »...

Cactus Flower. Cuicuilco, Mexico City “Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind.” ~ James Russell Lowell Lisa's Chaos music+image Thanks for visiting, please be sure...

After spending the night in Nuremberg, we continued our journey toward France through the Rhine Valley. Moving on between Bingen and Koblenz, we were getting closer and closer to the legendary Lorelei Rock, all the while passing through the Upper ...

The entrance to a place of worship in the 2500 year old ruined cities of Sri Lanka. The imposing stone lions at the top of the steps, the two ornately carved moonstones and the dragon carvings on the stone side walls - the  architectural  g...

It was so hot that day. At the crossroad, all the cars were turning in the same direction. The shade of the forest was pleasant and the air became breathable again. Then, as we quickly gained altitude, the burning sun … Continue reading »...

Explore the ancient lost city of Wiang Kum Kam near Chiang Mai, Thailand with photography and a detailed history of the site. It's the stuff legends are made of.read more >>...

A watchman, dressed in an Austrian military costume, holding a bayonet riffle in his right hand, salutes us as we pass through the gate. Old, imposing houses stand on the other side, alleys and signposts lead to museums and monuments … Continue...

Fine art photography from the Phat Tich Temple in Vientiane, Laos. It was designed to look like a pagoda specifically for Vientiane's large Vietnamese population.read more >>...

A photo of my wife taking a photo... and the photo she took. It's rare day at Ta Phrom in Angkor when we can be alone in these ancient ruins. read more >>...

Tak’ Alik Ab’ Aj.. I was amazed to see the exact foot prints there and the guide had tried them out last year and yes… the sun rises right between the feet.     Filed under: Guatemala, Jucanya, Panajachel, Retalhuleu, … Cont...

Over the Thanksgiving week Doug and I visited Belize in celebration of our 30th wedding anniversary.  We chose Belize, in part, because we knew we could visit some Mayan ruins.  We were not disappointed.  On the last day of our … Continue re...

KASHI YATRA - 2011 KASHI (VARANASI, BENARAS) :- The Holiest and The Oldest GANGA AND GHATS OF GANGA AT VARANASI:- Place of Purification of Sins and Salvation TEMPLES OF VARANASI (KASHI) : Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Visalakshi Temple, Kaalbhairav Templ...

KASHI YATRA - 2011 KASHI (VARANASI, BENARAS) :- The Holiest and The Oldest GANGA AND GHATS OF GANGA AT VARANASI:- Place of Purification of Sins and Salvation TEMPLES OF VARANASI (KASHI) : Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Visalakshi Temple, Kaalbhairav Templ...

Wonders of Puma Punku ruins in the Bolivia region instantaneously catch the attention of the visitor. Puma Punku is a part of the large temple complex which is situated in Tiwanaku site of Tiwanaku, Bolivia. The Pumapunku complex consists of unwalled...

Mayan 22 days cultural tour in Central America: Mayan ruins and also the perfect beaches in the Caribbean inside a fantastic travel experience. Experience adventure in Mexico, ancient Guatemalan sights and also the historic sites of Belize on a journ...

The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is also arguably the most diverse. This stunning Aegean beauty has its fair share of romantic ruins and mythical tales – from the remains of the Minoan Palace of Knossos to the cave that, as legend has it, wa...

Down at the foothills of Tâmpa you could once hear a lot of hammering and noise, people always on the run and merchandisers trying to negotiate their price. Water flowed down the dirty narrow alleys towards the canal that enclosed … Continue r...

During our previous Baguio vacations, we have have missed the chance to dine at Cafe by the Ruins.  So last summer, we decided to stop by Cafe by the Ruins for dinner.  Since we visited... Read More at http://www.tsinoyfoodies.com...