The French painter, Jacques Majorelle moved to Marrakech in 1919 after being thrilled by the colors and light of Morocco.

Loewe decided to retire to Palm Springs, California, where, in 1960, he purchased a mid-century luxury estate.

In 1133 AD, construction of the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux began in Sacramenia, Spain. When completed in 1141 AD, the Monastery was named ‘The Monastery of Our Lady, Queen of the Angels.’

Palm Springs has been a popular desert destination for nearly a century. It was made famous as a Hollywood celebrity getaway during the Golden Age of Hollywood.

In the oldest, most tranquil, and captivating section of Fes—the Medina—stands Riad Salam Fes. The Medina, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a living museum

In 1654, Thomas Pell, an English physician from Connecticut, purchased 50,000 acres from the local Lenape tribe.

The modern-looking Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Casablanca was built in 1954 by architect Achille Dangleterre and engineer Gaston Zimmer.

Yale University is located in New Haven, Connecticut, and was initially founded as the Collegiate School in 1701 to train ministers and political leaders.

Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, was completed in 1993 and is a breathtaking combination of architectural grandeur and spiritual significance.

The concept of assembly-line housing refers to prefabricated or modular homes created for mass production while still allowing for some customization to reflect individual tastes.

Brooklyn Heights is one of New York City's most historic neighborhoods. In the 1830s, steam ferries made it America's first suburb.

Built in 1964, this residence was designed by influential architect, Albert Frey as his personal retreat.

In 1946, John C. Biggins, a banker at Flatbush National Bank in Brooklyn, introduced the first modern credit card system, known as "Charg-It." This local initiative paved the way for the credit card industry.

Located in the foothills of the southern slopes of the High Atlas in Morocco’s Province of Ouarzazate, the site of Ait-Ben-Haddou is the most famous ksar in the Ounila Valley. Ksar Aït-Ben-Haddou dates back to the 17th century and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987.

Located in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville is a very walkable town. The city has many restaurants, shops, breweries and don’t forget to check out the beautiful Art Deco Kress and Woolworth buildings, both former department stores with works of many artists.

This post covers the safe, vibrant, culturally rich Old Havana. Havana is the largest city in the Caribbean and in 1982, was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The architecture exhibits a blending of many styles from Art Deco, Neoclassic, Baroque and ugly utilitarian. Many main buildings in Havana have been restored to their original glory, while others are showing signs of the slow process of restoration.

The complex was designed by Vietnamese architect Cong Vo Toan and construction began in 1961. Once completed, 10 years later in 1971, Mohammed V's body was transferred here.

At first glance, the plain exterior of Riad El Yacout reveals nothing of the beauty within. Riad El Yacout is an old, traditional residence that has been meticulously restored and transformed into a luxury hotel.

Charles Green, born 1807 in Shropshire, England, migrated to Savannah in 1833 at the age of 26 and secured a job as a clerk on Factor’s Walk in the cotton trade.

The Chelsea section of Manhattan has gone through a gentrification process the last couple of decades, just like many other areas of New York City. The waterfront here was dominated by freight-unloading areas at one time, and there was very little to see in this industrial area.