A Statue at the Vatican Museum

A statue known as Barberini Juno or Barberini Hera

I took this picture while on a guided tour of the Vatican Museum with my friend Emilie. I love the way the light hits the statue in this picture, illuminating just the right parts. The statue is a Roman copy of the Greek original. Here Juno holds a scepter and a patera (shallow bowl for pouring libations).

For Rome travel tips, please my post titled Rome 101: Travel Guide to the Eternal City.

An Angel in New Mexico

I took this picture in 2007 in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This sculpture of an angel can be found in front of the Saint Francis Cathedral. I hope I will get to visit this serene city once again.

Sights to See: The Loretto Chapel where you can find the "miraculous staircase" "sometimes called St. Joseph’s Staircase. The stairway confounds architects, engineers and master craftsmen. It makes over two complete 360-degree turns, stands 20’ tall and has no center support. It rests solely on its base and against the choir loft. The risers of the 33 steps are all of the same height. Made of an apparently extinct wood species, it was constructed with only square wooden pegs without glue or nails." (Click here for source)

Of course there is the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum which opened to the public in July 1997. It is located at 217 Johnson St, Santa Fe, NM. here visitors can find over 3,000 collections of art, 1,000 of which were by O'Keeffe herself.Subjects range from the artist’s iconic flowers and bleached desert skulls to nudes, landscapes, cityscapes, still lifes, and abstractions, dating from 1901 to 1984.

Yosemite National Park

The Half Dome is a granite dome that can be found in Yosemite National Park in California. My family and I visited the park in 2007. It was our first trip there, and I must admit, it was wonderful to be one with nature, amidst the countless tourists that were there. The colossal granite crest rises more than 4,737 ft (1,444 m) above the valley floor.

Quick Travel Tip: If you or someone traveling with you needs special assistance or a car to explore the park, you could get a special permit or pass so you can bring your car to some parts of the park which are off limits to unauthorized vehicles. Ask about the pass at the entrance gate.

Haedong Yonggusa Temple

I took this picture when my parents, my friend Jee Young and I went to Busan in November 2009. This was taken at the Haedong Yonggusa Temple which is located on the coast of the north-eastern portion of Busan. For more details click here.

The Midnight Sun

 

I took this picture during my last trip to Norway. It is, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful countries I've been to.

Seoul Tower

The N Seoul Tower has many names. Officially it is called the YTN Seoul Tower. Some people call it the Namsan Tower or simply Seoul Tower. It was built in 1969 and was open to the public in 1980. It is a great place to take pictures of the city. The hop on hop off bus stops here, so make sure you don't miss this great tourist spot if you ever find yourself in Seoul.

For more information about Seoul, click here.

Namsangol Hanok Village

This photo was taken at Namsangol Hanok Village in Seoul. January 2014.

Strolling the Streets of NYC

I just love this picture I took of this man and his dog. I spotted them while I was on the double decker tour bus in New York in 2007. The colorful greeting cards make a beautiful backdrop.

The Beach Life

The sun shines through despite the gray clouds. Balesin revisited. Picture taken in October 2013.

Death and Decay

 

I took this picture with my phone on our way to go shopping. It made me sad a little.

Seoul Art

Walking the busy streets of the Hongdae district was a one of a kind experience. This vibrant part of Seoul is filled with interesting shops and restaurants. It is also home to Hongik University.

Elvis and Michael

The King of Rock and Roll and his one-time son-in-law entertain the Vegas pedestrians. Picture taken in April 2010.

Sunset on Balesin

 

We sat watching the breathtaking sunset on Balesin Island. Picture taken in October 2013. 

Street Art in Seoul

Street art. Taken in the Hongdae district in Seoul, South Korea. January 2014.