an art historian's travels
The pandemic has me dreaming of the day when I can travel again and reminiscing about past trips. Because I have been thinking a lot about food lately, here is a list of some of my favorite food destinations. These are arranged alphabetically, not ranked in any way, and range from places I've visited only... Continue Reading →
In 2019 I went to several new cities as well as a country and state that had long been on my must-visit list. It is tough to narrow down just a few favorite moments and experiences, but here are a few things I want to remember from this year's travels. Seeing the pyramids of Egypt... Continue Reading →
My first trip of 2019 was a conference in San Diego in early January. I had never been to California before, and I knew I would love it even before the plane touched down--I'm a sucker for saltwater and palm trees. I didn't have time to do many non-conference activities, so this is mostly a... Continue Reading →
The state capitol in Lincoln, Nebraska is a strange building. Built in Art Deco style in the 1920s, it is the tallest building in Lincoln and among the tallest in the state. When I entered on a sunny April day, I found myself in a rather oppressive, dimly-lit, vaulted basement. It reminded me of nothing... Continue Reading →
I didn't do extensive traveling this year, but I was able to go on a couple short trips abroad and some more places much closer to home. Here, in no particular order, are some of my most memorable experiences of the year, many of which are food-related. Dohány Street Synagogue and Jewish Museum, Budapest This... Continue Reading →
Although I recently learned that Casa Bonita originated as an Oklahoma City chain, it is pretty much a Denver landmark now. However, after about 8 cumulative years of living in the Denver area, I had never ventured into the towering, pink-stuccoed building. When an old college friend was in town and suggested dinner there, I... Continue Reading →
I am not really a fan of amusement parks. The idea of spending a ton of money to wait in line for hours to get on rides that last for seconds doesn't really appeal to me. Also, I'm a big baby with a tendency toward motion sickness, so a lot of rides are off the... Continue Reading →
I was fortunate enough to attend this year's College Art Association annual meeting in New York. It was a very quick trip, with much of it taken up by work, but there was time to eat plenty of excellent food and see a few sights. My first stop, on Friday afternoon, was MoMA. I'd only been... Continue Reading →
*I have been meaning to transcribe some of my old pre-blog travel journals. This trip, taken 10 years ago this winter, seems a good place to start. J’s parents took us on our first cruise, which was a totally new experience for us, and we had a great time. This post is adapted from my travel journal.*... Continue Reading →
*I have been meaning to transcribe some of my old pre-blog travel journals. This trip, taken 10 years ago this month, seems a good place to start. J’s parents took us on our first cruise, which was a totally new experience for us, and we had a great time. This post is adapted from my travel journal*... Continue Reading →
there & back again 