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I had the chance to stroll stroll around New York City last January 2016 and visited three parks: the Washington Square Park, Union Square, and Madison Square Park. These parks are just few blocks away from each other and easily accessible if you are coming from Time Square. So, if…
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Busy and crazy. That is how I described my experience when I visited New York’s Time Square on New Year’s eve. Ten hours (yes, 10 hours!) before the famous ball drop in Time Square, the street was already packed with visitors and spectators. One lady I meet said that she…
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It was the idea of Archbishop John Hughes to build the St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. When the construction was proposed, Archbishop Hughes said: “..for the glory of Almighty God, for the honor of the Blessed and Immaculate Virgin, for the exaltation of Holy Mother Church, for the…
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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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