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New Mexico, USA offers a rich cultural heritage, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cities. Below is a suggested itinerary for a 3-day trip: Day 1: Santa Fe Morning — Explore the Plaza Start your day at the heart of Santa Fe, the historic Santa Fe Plaza. This central square has been…
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The Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton Ohio has added its newest park attraction — three Giant Trolls. The troll sculptures named Bo, Bodil, and Bibbi are scattered within the 350-acre nature sanctuary. The exhibition called as “The Troll That Hatched an Egg” is one of only nine Dambo-created…
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This is the Thunderbird de la Mesilla, the oldest brick building in the State of New Mexico. Augustin Maurin (of French descent) initiated construction in 1860 using burned brick from his own kiln. He was murdered by robbers in adjoining apartment in 1866. The heir, Cesar Maurin, came to Mesilla…
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Who would have thought that there is a beautiful Japanese garden hidden in the city of Albuquerque in New Mexico? I never did. The Sasebo Japanese garden is hidden inside the Albuquerque Bio Park. When most people visit the Biopark, they go to the Albuquerque zoo. The zoo itself is…
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Let me put this review rating first: 3 stars. While the lanterns were colorful and bright, I expected more from the Chinese Lantern Festival in Albuquerque New Mexico. For a $15 entrance fee, the event promises an experience of light sculptures and exciting cultural performances. I was greeted with a…
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If the Dripping Springs Natural Area, which is on the west side of the Organ Mountains captivates you, the east side is just equally captivating. There you’d find the Aguirre Spring Campground, a national recreational area that is settled below the slopes of the majestic Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument….
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First built in 1852 and then rebuilt in 1906, the Basilica of San Albino in Mesilla, New Mexico has become a tourist attraction in the area. Apart from being surrounded by old buildings, the basilica is strategically located at the Mesilla Plaza, a National Historic Landmark. Just next to the…
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What’s with the Las Cruces Veterans Memorial Park? Apart from paying respect to those who died in the war through the walls of remembrances, the Veterans Memorial Park is also a good place to spend a quiet time with family and friends. When I visited the park one weekend, it…
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