To balance the last two visits to contemporary arts museums (Boston & Taipei), here’s a wonderful arts museum in Chicago. I visited this museum following a very pleasant and informative skyscraper architecture tour that left from across the street from
ICA – Institute of Contemporary Art : Boston
Over the years I’ve developed an increasing fondness of contemporary art museums. The more traditional art museums have their appeal too, ofcourse, but with those I usually know what to expect – a few highlights of Picasso, some Chagall, maybe
Lake Michigan walk : Chicago
The first thing I did after arriving in Chicago and putting down my things was to head over to the lake-side and stroll along the lake towards the city. My lovely host family were located at the adorable boys-town East
Beaches near Tallahassee : Saint George Island
Though Tallahassee is not on the water, an hour or two drive away are some of Florida best beaches. On one sunny cold weekend I finally made it to the coast line and visited Saint George Island. Here’s what
Visions of Saint Petersburg, Sarasota & Tampa Bay : Trip Preview
After a cold visit to New York during Christmas and Newyears, we headed down to warm up in Florida. Straight from the airport we headed west towards Tampa Bay and stayed on a beach on Treasure Island near Saint Petersburg.
Visions of New York City : Trip Preview
New York City is everything I remembered it to be and much more. Last time I was in NYC as a tourist, it was 2001 just after 9/11 to visit a friend studying in Julliard, and it was a bit
Tailgate Parties : Seminoles versus Gators
It sometimes seems as though the actual football game isn’t really all that important, serving just as an excuse to park outside the stadium, setup a BBQ and get the alcohol flowing. This was my first time to experience tailgate
FSU Seminoles versus UoF Gators Football Match
There are some things in American culture that you absolutely can’t miss. It has taken me a while, but thanks to a very friendly family I met on my Pensacola trip, I finally made it to a football game. And
Ann Arbor to Washington DC : US/Canada Trip Summary
Following the successful completion of my qualifying exams last year I made a short trip to the US and Canada to get a taste of American academia in Ann Arbor so that I can explore possible research directions and then
Washington DC Trip Summary : Suggested 5 Days Itinerary
There’s lots to see and do in Washington DC and everything is really top notch attractions. Even though I was only there for a few days I was able to see much of what Washington DC has to offer.
