Hollywood. Beverly Hills. Santa Monica. This is the traveler’s trifecta of Los Angeles tourism. No one ever comes to L.A. to visit downtown, unless they’re in on business and get “stuck” there. Some L.A. visitors choose to stay in a downtown hotel, thinking it’s the place to be — as would be the case in many […]
Located only a block from L.A.’s iconic railway hub, Union Station, Olvera Street is the oldest part of Los Angeles. Immerse yourself in Mexican culture by strolling down the two narrow blocks, shaded by trees, bougainvillea and red-tile roofs. You can shop for traditional handicrafts (like the colorful ones in the photo above), enjoy the […]
It’s Wednesday so that means it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again. Several people got last week’s photo correct, no doubt with a little help from Google Images. So, this time I’m going to make it a little harder: I’m not giving any clues! I’ll let you know if you’re getting “warmer” […]
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City, USA. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, it’s one of the city’s (if not the world’s) most famous and important architectural landmarks. The Guggenheim houses an impressive collection of Impressionist, Modern and Contemporary art, arranged along curved […]
I can’t believe it’s time for “Where in the world am I?” again! Last week’s photo proved a bit challenging, but with a little research, Cathy Sweeney from Traveling With Sweeney got it right. Here are some clues for this week’s photo: No, it’s not a spaceship or something Dr. Seuss dreamt up. The architect […]
