October is a good time to visit Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the summer heat is gone and the winter cold has not yet arrived. The autumn colors usually peak here from mid-October to early November and the weather is ideal for most outdoor activities. In my role as both your tour guide and a retired meteorologist, […]
Read this guide in English La Historia Grand Central Terminal fue inaugurada el 2 de febrero de 1913. Antes de la apertura de este hermoso edificion en estilo Beaux-Arts, hubo dos estaciones anteriores en este sitio: Grand Central Depot y la estación Grand Central. Los edificios anteriores servían para unir a todas las líneas ferroviarias […]
At 54 Pearl Street, at the corner of Pearl and Broad, you will find Fraunces Tavern. It is a pretty yellow and red brick structure that looks like it has been plucked from the 18th century and put down in modern New York. It stands out among some of its more contemporary neighbors, such as […]
San Francisco has long been considered a land of opportunity, from the days when the original San Francisco 49ers came here to make their fortune in the gold fields, to the current tech savants who have come to fill their pockets with sales of new technologies and apps. We have another post about the apps […]
No visit to Berlin is complete without experiencing the awesome vibes and great bargains of the city's colorful flea markets. Berlin's flohmarkts (German for flea markets) are the place to go to find everything from vintage merchandise to artisan crafts, from antiques to junk. Here is our take the Berlin's best flea markets! Trödelmarkt Straße […]
Boasting the illustrious address of ‘Number 1, London’ Apsley House has been home to the Dukes of Wellington for well over 200 years. A little known gem in the heart of London, Apsley House is situated in prime location at Hyde Park Corner, symbolically marking the boundaries between the City of Westminster and the boroughs […]
What's in a name? Plenty! Take Chicago, for example. Have you ever thought about the origins of Chicago’s nicknames or even the meaning behind the word “Chicago?” “The Windy City” is “Second to None” which is why it is “My Kind of Town.” Which is your favorite? Check out our Chicago Visitors Guide, with budget advice, […]
This small castle offers sightseers breathtakingly, picturesque views of Central Park. Designed in 1869 as a lookout by Central Park’s co-designer Calvert Vaux and Jacob Wrey Mould, the structure sits on Vista Rock, nestled next to the serene Turtle Pond and famous Delacorte Theater. The Italian translation of the castle’s name “beautiful view” defines […]
Between Potsdamer Platz and Checkpoint Charlie in the Wilhelmstraße, there is a large building in shell limestone with hundreds of windows - the former Ministry on Aviation. The building opened in 1936 and is used today for the Department of Finance of the Federal Republic of Germany. It was conceived as the Ministry of […]
Have you ever stepped into The Palmer House Hotel on State Street in Chicago? It is a breathtaking, historic must-see for anyone visiting the Second City. Potter Palmer was a wealthy and influential Chicago businessman who played a significant role in developing Chicago's Gold Coast and Chicago's State Street. One of his most famous and romantic endeavors was a […]
In the Berlin District of Charlottenburg, close to the River Spree, you find one of the most beautiful palaces in Berlin, Schloss Charlottenburg. It's the largest royal residence in Berlin dating back to the Hohenzollern family and a great destination for a half-day trip. The whole complex is about 500 meters/1,500 feet long, dominated by a […]
Interviewer: Izzy Church Col is an established graffiti artist born and raised in New York, representing Brooklyn, tried & true. He has a degree in advertising and is self-taught in aerosol. He paints with a crew of about twenty worldwide named Wall Nuts. Their name is pretty self-explanatory. They believe they are nuts for tagging the […]
If you like to experience real Philadelphia, you’ll have to venture outside the Independence Mall area, and you will be rewarded with great sights and LOVE. The famous LOVE Park next to City Hall is a must-see! The park was formerly known as the JFK Plaza, which is the grand entrance to the Benjamin Franklin […]
This post reviews the various bus companies that offer bus service between Boston and NYC. We compare the average prices, length of journey, availability of basic facilities (such as Wifi and luggage storage), and more. Sorting out transportation during your vacation can be stressful, but with this guide it doesn’t have to be!
The world’s largest and most visited modern art museum, the Tate Modern hosts over 5 million visitors every year! Holding The National Collection of a British Art dating back to 1900, the Tate Modern is on the top of many tourists’ must-see lists when visiting London. Visiting the Tate Modern Hours: 10:00 - 18:00 Sunday […]
About the Market Come and visit the Italian Market in Philadelphia! The South 9th Street Market, often referred to as the “Italian Market,” has a rich palate of foods and cultural influences. It’s a “must-see” stop and very uniquely Philadelphian. Originally it was referred to as the 9th Street Market, with the Italian influence inferred since […]
