If you've heard anything about Palm Springs, it's probably when a celebrity or wealthy Angeleno talks about going to their desert house. And it's true that everyone from Frank Sinatra to Elvis Presley to Mary Pickford to Bob Hope has lived here, not to mention some of the Real Housewives and former … [Read more...] about A First Timer’s Guide to Greater Palm Springs
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New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
Thousands of tourists and locals walk past the building every day, between City Hall and the 9/11 Memorial, without even looking at. This building is one of many in New York City and a small one in comparison with the towering structures around it. The Woolworth Building served as … [Read more...] about New York City’s Woolworth Building: History of a Skyscraper
Visiting The Cloisters in New York City
When most people plan their trips to New York City, they stay within the confines of downtown Manhattan. They might visit stops on Museum Row like the Guggenheim or Metropolitan Museum of Art, but taking the subway for over 100 blocks seems out of the question. But there are so many things to … [Read more...] about Visiting The Cloisters in New York City
Photo Friday: Macon, Georgia
Name a musician or group from the last 50 years and they probably have ties to the South. Places like Memphis and Muscle Shoals were known for their recording studios, but it was a small city in the heartland of Georgia that is responsible for names like The Allman Brothers, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Otis … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Macon, Georgia
Photo Friday: San Francisco, California
I'm lucky that my seasonal job allows me to travel, but it's always difficult to fit in "fun time" on a work trip. My recent jaunt to California was no different. I arrived in San Francisco on a balmy, overcast afternoon and, being the intrepid traveler I am, took BART into the city. I only … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: San Francisco, California