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In terms of the number of train tracks and platforms, the Grand Central terminal in New York City is the largest train station in the world. No wonder that first-time tourists in the city would never miss to visit this iconic huge transportation hub. Once inside, you can only gaze…
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Alright, I was exaggerating when I said that I took the most beautiful photos of the Statue of Liberty. Anyone who had been to the monument at Liberty Island would have said the same. The statue, in whichever angle you view it, was a sight to behold. Departing from Battery…
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The Rockefeller Center in New York City is one of the foremost architectural projects in the U.S. in terms of scope, urban planning and integration of architecture, art and landscaping. The Center was developed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. The original complex of fourteen buildings was constructed between 1931 and…
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The first time I visited New York City in 2008, the National 9/11 Memorial and Museum was still under construction. This 2016, in my next visit, I finally saw the memorial pools, built in the same spots where the twin towers once stood. The memorial structure is a very beautiful…
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A visit in Santa Fe, New Mexico will not be complete without spending time at the downtown Santa Fe Plaza. Surrounded by art galleries, museums, restaurants, and historic attractions, the downtown plaza is the heart of Santa Fe. With an atmosphere so laid-back, people sat on benches that are abundant…
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With just about 5 minutes walk from the subway station, the American Museum of Natural History in New York City should be included in your itinerary when visiting the Big Apple. Consisting of exhibits that vary from Reptiles and Amphibians, to Earth and Planetary Sciences, to Fossils and Human Origins,…
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Labeled as New Mexico’s oldest non-profit, independent museum, the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian in Santa Fe is small but houses a variety of contemporary and historic Native American art. It has huge gallery of antique jewelry and ceramics, with each piece identified by the tribe. There is a…
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Unlike the much bigger Albuquerque city up north, Las Cruces New Mexico down south is less crowded. Also, when in Las Cruces, you get this friendlier feeling each time you visit a cafe or a restaurant. With mild winters, you can do so many outdoor things in Las Cruces practically…
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