"What the hell are you doing in Tallahassee?" is one of the most common questions I get when I say where I currently live, only to lose first place to the strong competitors of "Talla what?" and "Where in the
The Gorgeous City of Chicago : Skyscraper Architecture Tour
Chicago has exceeded all my prior expectations. I must admit that when I first heard that APS was in Chicago I was a bit disappointed – somehow my vision of Chicago was distorted by all the dark movies and TV
Lincoln Park Zoo : Chicago
If you’re thinking – not another zoo, just hold on – this Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo is worth mentioning for a number of reasons. It’s public and therefore free, being part of the larger lovely Lincoln Park, it’s one of
Visions of Boston : Instagram
I spent the last few days walking about in Boston, a surprisingly charming city with a relatively laid back atmosphere combining history, academics and culture. I was blessed with gorgeous weather and amazingly friendly and welcoming locals who have made
Blue Bars : Chicago
In Chicago? Then you have go check out some of the local Chicago blues bars to get a taste of the world famous Chicago blues music. Completely unexpected, I was taken to two different blues bars on two different
Kensington Market : Toronto
As long as we’re writing about interesting neighborhoods, Toronto’s Kensington area near China Town also has a special atmosphere. My two visits to the area was somewhat brief, but it nonetheless left a mark as a vibrant, energetic, and colorful
Wicker Park : Chicago
One of the more charming neighborhoods I had the pleasure of visiting while in Chicago was Wicker Park, vaguely familiar to me from scenes of a movie that goes by that name. Luckily for me, a lovely & enthusiastic Couch-Surfing
Gettysburg National Military Park : Pennsylvania
Gettysburg carries with it a special meaning for the Americans, as it is considered one of the most important battles in American history that determined the fate of the American Civil War. This was the battle where Lee of the
Cloud Gate “The Bean” & Crown Fountain : Millennium Park
Mayors everywhere, watch and learn – this is how you create urban cultural icons. Cloud Gate, or "The Bean" if you’d like, is one the most creative choices I’ve seen for public art in a public space (with all due
Chicago Museum of Science and Industry
Chicago has some world class museums, and the Museum of Science and Industry is a good example for that. After my visit to the University of Chicago campus near Hyde Park area, I took a stroll towards the east to