I have a Ph.D. degree. I love to travel, visit museums, national parks, and places few people know. I share my travel stories and more on this blog.
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The Hindu Temple of Dayton is a place of worship for the Hindu community in Dayton, Ohio. Although it is a sacred place for the Hindu faithfuls, it still opens its doors to all visitors who are interested in just seeing the temple. Inside the temple, which is located in…
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Looking for free attractions to visit in St. Louis, Missouri? There are a few located at Forest Park. And all of them are just walking distances with each other. Try the Missouri History Museum and the Museum of Art. Or better yet, spend a day at the St. Louis Zoo!…
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Is it worth visiting the Dayton International Peace Museum? I asked the same question when I google for places to visit in Dayton, Ohio. The answer is YES. That is because this is the one of the only “Peace Museums” in the United States. The Dayton International Peace Museum is…
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There are only a few nature parks in Fairborn, Ohio. One of them shines brighter than the others, in terms of hiking trails and nature sights. I am referring to Oakes Quarry Park. The Oakes Quarry Park was once the location of a limestone mining before it was converted into…
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Just some few blocks away from the popular St. Louis, Missouri Arch, is the St. Louis City Garden. It is the closest tourist attraction that Google Map would suggest if you search for other places to visit near The Arch. But is it worth your while? Is it worth walking…
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Early Historic Explorations In 1542, only 60 years after the landing of Christopher Columbus, a French explorer named De Soto led an expedition into the southern Ozarks in search of Cayas (Kansas), a fabled Indian city of gold. At Chicasaw Bluff, near Memphis, Tennessee, he and his party became the…
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It was my third time in Washington DC. Look! The Washington National Monument still looks glorious at night. Address. 2 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20024 For GPS directions, see this Google Map link.
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There are many things to visit and see inside the Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, Ohio. Aside from the magnificent and towering Ash Cave Waterfalls, there’s the equally attractive Old Man’s Cave. The Old Man’s Cave is easily accessible by foot since it is located near one of the…
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