With only a short day to spend in Baltimore, in a quick getaway from Washington DC, there were decisions to be made. After all, Washington DC hosts some of the world’s best museums, so what can possibly Baltimore do to
Arlington National Cemetery : Virginia USA
There’s something about national cemeteries that freaks me out. It could be the depersonalization or the pathos, or perhaps just my general inability to cope with collective symbols of death. But there’s no doubt that the American National Cemetery at
Michigan and State Theaters : Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor is a great little university town but after only a short stay I already got the sense that it just might be too small for me. I’m guessing it’s a bit more lively during semester with students crawling
Bata Shoe Museum : Toronto
Didn’t have much time to visit all the wonderful museums that Toronto has to offer, so when I asked for a recommendation to something more special I was directed to Toronto’s Bata Shoe Museum. It is, as you’ve probably guessed
Watkins Glen – Finger Lakes : New York
Cruising down through New York State from Buffalo towards Pennsylvania and Washington DC, I got to visit some nice natural spots, but the only hike I did was in the wonderful Watkins Glen State Park climbing up the Finger Lakes.
Hershey’s Chocolate World : Pennsylvania
Driving down through Pennsylvania state towards the American capital travel agents were unanimous in their recommendations of this tourist mecca built around one of America’s most recognizable brands. Hershey’s Chocolate World symbolizes everything that American capitalism and branding stands for,
Downtown Toronto : Revisit Thoughts
Toronto, to me, was always thought of in light of my childhood memories from the sixth grade when my family spent some time in the states and went to visit my charming extended family living in Toronto. Based on those
Great Falls Park : Washington DC
If you’re looking for a day-trip out of Washington DC with some beautiful natural scenery, then I’d recommend the Great Falls Park. Only 15 miles from the American capital you get to experience the rage of the Potomac River falls,
National Botanic Gardens : Washington DC
It’s been almost 10 years since I last visited Washington DC during my Sep 2001 trip to the US. It was just following the national tragedy so the atmosphere was that of mourning and shock and I naturally joined the
Business versus Law Schools : University of Michigan
Walking around the lovely University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor I couldn’t help but notice striking differences between two very impressive building complexes that are on two sides of the same street. On one side, you have the
