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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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Who says that you cannot enjoy Central Park in Manhattan, New York City during winter? Surrounded by skyscrapers, the 843 acres (341 ha) park is your oasis in the busy life of New York’s sleepless city. Thousands of people visit the park for its history and the tons of activities…
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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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One of the places that tourists visit when in New York City is The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Not only does the museum offer so many things in one place, every exhibit will surely appeal to your tastes, whether it be for European sculptures, Islamic art, American decorative arts, or…
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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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You go to the Buffalo, New York for one reason – to see the U.S. side of the Niagara Falls. Whichever side you are, Canadian or American, you will never get tired of the falls. There was so much to do and enjoy. Niagara Falls is a world-renowned natural wonder…
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