Empire State Building – New York City, New York The Empire State Building is a marvel of engineering and architecture, and it occupies a unique place in the history of New York City. This is an Art Deco skyscraper with 102 floors located at 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th St.. Its name is [...]
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Free Things to Do in New York City
New York City is one of the top travel U.S. destinations and one of the most expensive. Even if you find inexpensive accommodations in New York City, the task of exploring the city’s attractions can still feel heavy on your pocket. But not necessarily. New York counts with hundreds of free activities catered to locals [...]
20 Comments | Category: United StatesWeekly Snapshot: The Prague Castle
The Prague Castle, an ancient symbol of the Czech lands, is the most significant Czech monument and one of the most important cultural institutions in the Czech Republic. This is the place where the Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic have had their offices. The Prague Castle’s [...]
7 Comments | Category: Weekly Snapshot7 Buildings You Should See When in New York City
There is something about New York City that never ceases to awe and amaze us. Is it its grandiose scale? Its street life? Its “state of mind”? Whatever it is, this city knows how to charm us and get our attention. There is no doubt that New York City’s skyline plays a big part in [...]
20 Comments | Category: Destinations, United StatesWeekly Snapshot: Changdeokgung Palace
Changdeokgung Palace – Seoul, South Korea Changdeokgung Palace is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea and it is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Changdeokgung was constructed in 1405 as the secondary palace to Gyeongbokgung, the main palace. This palace is not just [...]
1 Comment | Category: Weekly SnapshotWashington D.C. – Monumentality at its best.
This past weekend I decided to have a flash trip to Washington D.C. What started as just a little weekend trip to get away from the NYC chaos, ended up being a quick and interactive refresh of my US history. I started the trip by taking one of those Chinatown buses. LORD… those Chinese made [...]
3 Comments | Category: United StatesWeekly Snapshot: St. Nicholas Church, Prague
Old Town Square, Prague Beautiful St. Nicholas Church at the Old Town Square was completed in 1735. It replaced a parish church, mentioned in records dating back as early as 1273. St. Nicholas is a Baroque church, decorated with sculptures by Antonín Braun. The interior design was inspired by the chapel of St. Louis-des-invalides in Paris. [...]
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