At day’s end Maine is the largest state in New England, and many say that its old New England spirit shines through the brightest. The people are hardworking, honest, thrifty, and upright. In many ways, the very soul of New England is embodied in Maine, whereas other New England states have “sold out”, becoming more […]
Highland Bull and Calf Vermont is a rural state of farms, sugar maples, rolling hills grazed by cows, shaggy mountain peaks, and bucolic towns lined along river valleys. This picturesque tapestry of sceneries comes straight out of a painting, or so it appears. This pastoral landscape is also devoid of any major urban city or […]
A curious incident at Nightime at Alaska Pacific University, Anchorage… Alaska is a vast wilderness that remains one of the few states not yet fully tamed, not yet fully explored, and not yet fully conquered by the modern world. This is why it is so unique and alluring to many travelers. As the largest state […]
Bright Atlanta Georgia is as sweet as its official state fruit, the peach. The climate is almost always warm if not hot in Georgia. And its landscape is as colorful as they come, boasting a rich tapestry of Blue Ridge mountains and lush forests in the northeast, rolling hills and rivers in the fertile soils […]
La Cienega Boulevard along West Hollywood is lined with loads of excellent restaurants, hotels, and clubs. The boulevard is often considered the dividing line between the affluent west LA and the seedy east.[1] Attractions Pacific Design CenterThe Pacific Design Center, affectionately known as the “Blue Whale”, is a huge complex occupied by furniture dealers and […]
Duane Reade, 9th Avenue @ 39th New York is a city of flux, constantly changing, constantly growing, and constantly on the go – hustling and bustling 24/7. This “city that never sleeps” has also been referred to as the heart of the United States, home to the nation’s best food, shopping, arts, theatre, and architecture.[1] […]
Public Market Seattle is nicknamed the “Emerald City” because of its beautiful natural setting surrounded by mountains, lakes, and abundant evergreen forests. But Seattle is also a trendy, fashionable metropolis, increasingly the setting for TV shows and Hollywood movies and reputed for its high-tech companies and youthful energy. This gateway to the Pacific Northwest is […]
This incredible house was featured in WIRED magazine! Venice Beach is the popular beach in Venice that is frequented by swimmers and surfers of the LA region. The Venice Breakwater on the north side of the beach is a popular surf spot with breaks that are difficult to navigate with their varying intensities, tides and […]
Twisted Valencia is a community in Los Angeles County in Santa Clarita Valley’s northwestern corner. In 1987, it was actually merged to become a part of the city of Santa Clarita. The community features well-landscaped boulevards mixed in with shopping centers, apartment buildings, single-family homes, and office parks.[1] Six Flags Magic Mountain The main attraction […]
A Heart of Stone Although Kentucky is famous for its thoroughbred horses, bourbon, and fried chicken, it is more often described as the “Bluegrass State”, a fitting nickname considering that bluegrass lawns and pastures, which turn blue for a short time in spring, are an endless fixture in Kentucky. In America, Kentucky probably ranks among […]