Category: Amazing People, Magical Places
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Magical Places, Mont-Saint-Michel
Castle and monastery, church and fortress, Mont-Saint-Michel in northern France has been a bit of everything over its thousand-year plus history. Which is what makes it perfect material for a post here on the blog, where I seek to find magic everyday. I’ve mentioned it before, but I love ancient castles and churches. My Instagram…
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Magical Places, Tree Cathdral, Bergamo
The Fantasy in Real Life series is dedicated to showcasing the weird and wonderful creations and natural phenomenon that occur around the world. This week we visit Bergamo, a city in Lombardy, Italy. Located just 25 miles northeast of Milan, Bergamo can be considered part of the greater Milan metropolitan area. To the north are…
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Magical Places: Bridge of Immortals, Huangshan, China
Huangshan, literally translated as “yellow mountains,” are an epic range of steep jagged granite peaks nestled in eastern China. It is one of China’s major tourist attractions and is often a subject of traditional Chinese paintings and literature, as well as modern photography. It is not, however, for the faint of heart. Many of the foot…
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Magical Places: Palace of Fine Arts, San Francisco
The Palace of Fine Arts is one of the few sights of the Fantasy in Real Life Series that I’ve actually visited. Located in the marina district of San Francisco, this stunning structure is a magnet for photographers and artists alike. The Palace was originally built as a part of the Panama-Pacific Exhibition, a world…
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Magical Places: Cleopatra’s Kingdom
Deep in the Mediterranean Sea is a treasure trove of ancient Egyptian artifacts. So far over 20,000 objects have been found, giving archaeologists clues to Egypt’s intriguing past. Some of the most interesting discoveries found at the site of Alexandria, Egypt’s ancient capital, are those pertaining to Cleopatra. Royal quarters, including a palace and temple…
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Magical Places: Hand of Harmony
This is the Hand of Harmony rising from the beach at Homigot, Korea. Up on the shoreline there is the other hand making a matched set. The palms face each other symbolizing harmony and unity. The sea side hand marks the easternmost tip of Korea, also referred to as the tiger’s tail, and is said to…