Istanbul, historically known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, is the largest city in Turkey and a major cultural and economic hub. The city uniquely spans two continents, Europe and Asia, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. I spent several days exploring its historic mosques, markets, and palaces, including the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower, and St. Anthony Catholic Church.
Istanbul, Turkey
October 2025
Amman is the capital and largest city of Jordan, and the country's economic, political, and cultural center. With a population of 4,061,150 as of 2021, Amman is the largest city in the Levant region, the fifth-largest city in the Arab world, and the ninth largest metropolitan area in the Middle East. The people of Amman are the kindest and friendliest of people. Jordan is considered the safest regions to travel. Some photos taken in Jerash and Madaba, Jordan.
Amman/Jerash/Madaba, Jordan
September 2022
Santiago, also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital city of Chile. The total population is 6,683,556 people, representing 40% of Chile's total population.Most of the city is situated between 1,640–2,133 ft above sea level. I spent roughly 24 hours here. The tempeture was around 45 degrees.
Santiago, Chile
September 2023
İzmir, historically known as Smyrna, is a major city on Turkey’s Aegean coast and an important cultural and commercial center. It has a rich Christian heritage, closely tied to the early Church. St. Polycarp, the bishop of Smyrna and a disciple of St. John the Apostle, lived and was martyred here around 155 AD, and St. Ignatius of Antioch is believed to have passed through Smyrna on his way to Rome. I stayed in İzmir because it serves as a convenient hub for visiting Ephesus. During my stay, I explored the city’s historic sites, including the remnants of the ancient Agora, the castle, the coastal promenade, and St. Polycarp Church.
İzmir, Turkey
October 2025
While visiting friends who live in Queens, NYC, I decided to take the camera out for a shoot. New York City consist of 5 Boroughs, Queens, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island and The Bronx. These photos have a bit of every borough. A city I most definitely will come back to.
NYC, New York, USA
(The Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens)
March 2024
Chicago also known as, Chi-Beria, Chi-Raq and the Windy City.
Illinois, USA
April 2019
Jerusalem is a city in Western Asia. Situated on a plateau in the Judaean Mountains between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea, it is one of the oldest cities in the world and is considered to be a holy city for the three major Abrahamic religions: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Both Israelis and Palestinians claim Jerusalem as their capital, as Israel maintains its primary governmental institutions there and the State of Palestine ultimately foresees it as its seat of power. Because of this dispute, neither claim is widely recognized internationally.
Rio de Janeiro, or River of January as the literal translation, or just Rio, is the capital city and the second most populus city in Brazil. I went to Rio for a two day trip to see one of the new 7 wonders of the world, The Christ Redeemer Statue.
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
September 2023
"Buenos Aires" is Spanish for "fair winds" or "good airs". It is known for its preserved eclectic European architecture and rich cultural life. I came to buy some Yerba mate at Todos mate and to visit our Lady of Lujan which is slightly north of Buenos Aires.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
September 2023
Also known as Cartagena de Indias. A major port on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region. The climate is humid. Walking around the old city will make you sweat.
Cartagena, Colombia
September 2023
Bethlehem is a city in the central West Bank, Palestine, about 10 km (6.2 miles) south of Jerusalem. Its population is approximately 25,000 and it is the capital of the Bethlehem Governorate of the State of Palestine. The economy is primarily tourist-driven, peaking during the Christmas season, when Christians make pilgrimage to the Church of the Nativity. Which was the reason for me being here. While historically an Arab Christian town, Bethlehem has a Muslim majority, but is still home to a significant Palestinian Christian community. It is now encircled and encroached upon by dozens of Israeli settlements and the Israeli West Bank barrier, which separates both Muslim and Christian communities from their land and livelihoods, and sees a steady exodus from both communities.
Bethlehem, West Bank, Palestine
September 2022
San Miguel de Allende, was founded in 1542 by a Franciscan monk, Juan de San Miguel. Allende was added in 1826 to honor native, Ignacio Allende. The city is known for tourism and attracting many U.S. citizens due to the Arts. The art scene was brought to the city by American, Stirling Dickinson and Peruvian Cossio de Pomar in 1938 both whom were artist. Travel + Leisure magazine voted San Miguel de Allende as the best city in the world in 2017.
Guanajuato, Mexico
June 2019
Cusco, sometimes spelled Cuzco, is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Cusco was once the capital of the Incan empire until the Spanish conquest in the 16th century. It is the hub city for tourist due to its proximity from many popular destinations, such as Machu Picchu. The population is 429,000 people at an elevation of 11,200 ft.
Cusco, Peru
November 2019
La Ciudad Blanca, or the White City, probably named after the common color of its old buildings or how the residents keep the city particularly clean. No one really can explain the nickname.
Merída is considered the safest city in Mexico. It is also, the second safest city in North America (Quebec, Canada being number one.) Merída is also the only city in Latin America included on several lists of the 100 safest cities in the world.
When most people think of travel to the Yucatan they might think Playa del Carmen or Cancun…but this city, is the hidden gem of the peninsula.
Merída, Yucatán, Mexico
September 2021
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru with a metropolitan population of 10,072,000 people. This is one of the largest cities I have ever been to, after Mexico City. Founded by Spanish conquistador Francisco Pizarro on the 18th of January, 1535, as Ciudad de los Reyes in the agricultural region known by native Peruvians as Limaq. The food is great with the worlds best Ceviche. This city is amazing.
Lima, Peru
November 2019
Officially Bogotá, Distrito Capital, abbreviated Bogotá, D.C. is the capital city of Colombia. Its location is in higher elevation near the center of the country. I am starting to love this country being this is the second time I have visited. We went for coffee. Many of these photos are taken from the Tren de Sabana, a local tourist train on the way to Zipaquira to visit the Catedral de Sal.
Bogota, Colombia
November 2023
Saint John of the Lakes is a small city in the northeastern corner of the state of Jalisco, Mexico. It is well known for the Cathedral Basilica Minor, which holds the image of Our Lady of San Juan de Los Lagos. 7 million visitors, mostly pilgrims, visit this small beautiful Mexican city annually. 2 million come during the Candlemas alone.
Jalisco, Mexico
June 2019
Ciudad de México (or CDMX) is the most populous city in North America and largest metropolitan area of the western hemisphere with close to 22 million people. It is the oldest capital in the Americas, originally built on an island of Lake Texcoco by the Aztecs.
Ciudad de México, Mexico
June 2019
Kapadokya, Turkey is like nowhere else on Earth—otherworldly valleys, fairy chimneys, and cave dwellings carved into stone over millennia. We stayed here as a hub, both for chasing the sunrise in a hot-air balloon and for exploring the surrounding sites: the painted cave churches tucked into cliffs, the labyrinthine underground cities, and quiet villages that feel frozen in time. Most of our days were spent wandering markets, hunting for souvenirs, tasting local treats, and marveling at the landscape that has inspired countless travelers. Every corner felt like stepping into a story, and even in the crowds, there was a sense of wonder that made the bizarre terrain feel personal.
Kapadokya, Turkey
October 2025
