Jonathan - The Royal Tour
@theroyaltour.bsky.social
Traveler, Jew, liberal, dual citizen, Dodgers fan.
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Building a community of travelers and history lovers; say hi if that’s you!
The site: www.theroyaltourblog.com
He/Him/His
Building a community of travelers and history lovers; say hi if that’s you!
The site: www.theroyaltourblog.com
I love Echo Park on a pretty day! #LosAngeles
November 23, 2025 at 9:02 PM
I love Echo Park on a pretty day! #LosAngeles
Calling all those who love travel, work in travel, write about travel, wish they could travel more… LET’S CONNECT!!
Say hi, introduce yourself, help build this community with me.
Say hi, introduce yourself, help build this community with me.
November 22, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Calling all those who love travel, work in travel, write about travel, wish they could travel more… LET’S CONNECT!!
Say hi, introduce yourself, help build this community with me.
Say hi, introduce yourself, help build this community with me.
Spending some time today learning and writing about the life and presidency of Zachary Taylor, the third shortest serving US president. (I’ve already written about the first and second shortest terms, William Henry Harrison and James Garfield.) Useless trivia is a fun benefit of travel!
November 17, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Spending some time today learning and writing about the life and presidency of Zachary Taylor, the third shortest serving US president. (I’ve already written about the first and second shortest terms, William Henry Harrison and James Garfield.) Useless trivia is a fun benefit of travel!
Visited Zachary Taylor National Cemetery briefly this morning, to write about that president and to pay homage on this Veterans Day.
November 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Visited Zachary Taylor National Cemetery briefly this morning, to write about that president and to pay homage on this Veterans Day.
Cincinnati’s Union Station is an art deco masterpiece. While Amtrak still comes through, the majority is now home to several museums, a great use of a 1930s rail hub!
November 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Cincinnati’s Union Station is an art deco masterpiece. While Amtrak still comes through, the majority is now home to several museums, a great use of a 1930s rail hub!
This California kid isn’t used to such weather. But it sure is pretty.
November 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This California kid isn’t used to such weather. But it sure is pretty.
Cincinnati has some stunning architecture, with the Plum Street synagogue being chief among those. Seriously, friends, how beautiful is this?
November 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Cincinnati has some stunning architecture, with the Plum Street synagogue being chief among those. Seriously, friends, how beautiful is this?
Louisville has a shockingly awesome downtown. Well, an awesome Main Street, as once you get a block or so off it, it’s a bit dead. But still, cool place!
November 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Louisville has a shockingly awesome downtown. Well, an awesome Main Street, as once you get a block or so off it, it’s a bit dead. But still, cool place!
This was truly a lovely guided tasting of the entire @michterswhiskey.bsky.social “normal” line. I can’t recommend this experience enough if you’re in Louisville!
#Kentucky #TravelAddicts
#Kentucky #TravelAddicts
November 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
This was truly a lovely guided tasting of the entire @michterswhiskey.bsky.social “normal” line. I can’t recommend this experience enough if you’re in Louisville!
#Kentucky #TravelAddicts
#Kentucky #TravelAddicts
A huge bat means I must be in Louisville!
November 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
A huge bat means I must be in Louisville!
Been back for less than 24 hours, and already missing Mexico. Being more acutely invested in the US news cycle while I am home is not good for my mental health.
November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Been back for less than 24 hours, and already missing Mexico. Being more acutely invested in the US news cycle while I am home is not good for my mental health.
Writing about Ballet Folklorico and Lucha Libre today, and it’s sort of fun to compare the two. Mexican culture is alive and thriving!
October 30, 2025 at 3:34 PM
Writing about Ballet Folklorico and Lucha Libre today, and it’s sort of fun to compare the two. Mexican culture is alive and thriving!
2000 words written this morning about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. So let’s look at one of her most moving works, a still life of watermelons with the words “Viva La Vida” added a year before her health, just after having a leg amputated. While I don’t relate to optimism like this, cheers, Frida!
October 28, 2025 at 5:38 PM
2000 words written this morning about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. So let’s look at one of her most moving works, a still life of watermelons with the words “Viva La Vida” added a year before her health, just after having a leg amputated. While I don’t relate to optimism like this, cheers, Frida!
It seems almost a waste of a view like this to spend my mornings writing, but it’s much better than my home office and I don’t want to get too far behind.
October 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
It seems almost a waste of a view like this to spend my mornings writing, but it’s much better than my home office and I don’t want to get too far behind.
There are worse views than this one in Cabo.
October 27, 2025 at 12:23 AM
There are worse views than this one in Cabo.
It certainly wasn’t my favorite activity, but there is no doubting the cultural significance of lucha libre, Mexican wrestling.
October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
It certainly wasn’t my favorite activity, but there is no doubting the cultural significance of lucha libre, Mexican wrestling.
If you liked the Diego Rivera murals at Mexico City’s Palacio Nacional, you’ll love this building he designed at UNAM. It is covered in mosaic!
October 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
If you liked the Diego Rivera murals at Mexico City’s Palacio Nacional, you’ll love this building he designed at UNAM. It is covered in mosaic!
Some cities just feel different. They feel special. Mexico City is one of those. I had wondered if I would love it as much on my return as I did during the early days of my travel writing.
I do, maybe even more.
I do, maybe even more.
October 23, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Some cities just feel different. They feel special. Mexico City is one of those. I had wondered if I would love it as much on my return as I did during the early days of my travel writing.
I do, maybe even more.
I do, maybe even more.
Went to the Ballet Folklorico last night, which was awesome. Best part? It is inside the magnificent Palacio de las Bellas Artes.
October 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Went to the Ballet Folklorico last night, which was awesome. Best part? It is inside the magnificent Palacio de las Bellas Artes.
The murals of Diego Rivera in the Palacio Nacional are a must-see in Mexico City. You will have to get in line early, though, as visits are by guided tour only, with spots assigned based on arrival time.
October 23, 2025 at 12:03 AM
The murals of Diego Rivera in the Palacio Nacional are a must-see in Mexico City. You will have to get in line early, though, as visits are by guided tour only, with spots assigned based on arrival time.
Mexico City’s Gran Hotel is a former department store. Make sure you walk in to see the beauty!
October 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Mexico City’s Gran Hotel is a former department store. Make sure you walk in to see the beauty!
Another shot of the cathedral at night. Mexico City has my heart.
October 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Another shot of the cathedral at night. Mexico City has my heart.
There is a buzz to Mexico City, an excitement found in few places. I love this city!
October 20, 2025 at 5:27 PM
There is a buzz to Mexico City, an excitement found in few places. I love this city!