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 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.

The Village is one of New York’s most historically rich neighborhoods and it has architecture spanning all eras. It is almost like a time capsule that has embraced culture and counter-culture alike. Originally attracting artists, writers, musicians and actors, this area is full of old New York charm with buildings tucked away on winding streets created before the existence of the grid.

Often called "The Sunshine City," St. Pete holds the Guinness World Record for the most consecutive days of sunshine 768 days between 1967 and 1969. Today, St. Pete has a laid-back, friendly vibe with a lively arts scene, trendy restaurants and shops.

Philadelphia, often called "Philly," is a city rich in history and cultural significance. Founder, William Penn named the city which is derived from the Greek words "phileo," meaning love, and "adelphos," meaning brother, symbolizing a place of brotherly love and religious tolerance.

Brunswick was founded in 1771, and the layout of the town followed in a similar plan to the one James Oglethorpe dictated for Savannah.

The museum regularly hosts exhibitions that showcase various aspects of fashion, including thematic, contemporary and historical designs.

Salem has a vibe that can be described as a blend of historical intrigue, mystical allure and coastal New England charm.

Today, Bushwick is a vibrant, colorful urban neighborhood with trendy restaurants, independent shops, galleries, thrift shops, and high-priced condos.

Riverhead lies at the mouth of the Peconic River and was know as the ‘river’s head’ in the 1700’s. The town was established in 1792 as part of the new jurisdictions after the American Revolution.

On my visit to Raleigh I wandered through a few historic districts with their amazing historical architecture, two former hospitals, a cemetery and a historical park.

Whether it is the nightlife, food, architecture or music that brings you down to New Orleans, you will not be disappointed.

Bratislava’s nickname “Little Big City” comes from the fact that it is Slovakia’s largest city, but one of the smaller European capitals. The charming city center and Old Town area is very compact with many beautiful buildings, but not many visitors compared to other nearby European cities.

Downtown Portsmouth is a very walkable historic seaport city. Once one of the nation’s busiest ports and shipbuilding cities and its depth is expressed in the fine architecture. There are significant examples of Colonial, Georgian and Federal style houses, some are now museums.

The town was originally settled in 1753, by Europeans from Pennsylvania. By 1858, Statesville was growing rapidly and soon began a leader in the production of tobacco and tobacco products, the manufacture of blending whiskey, and a large distributer of roots and herbs.

Uptown Charlotte is the area most cities consider their downtown area. A symbol of the New South where traditional industry blends with innovation and creativity.

The city hosted the noteworthy Columbia Records recording session in 1928 know as the Johnson City Sessions.

During the 1920’s, the Prohibition era, Johnson City had ties to Al Capone and his bootlegging distribution network in the Appalachian Mountains. This earned the city the nickname “Little Chicago”.

Having heard people say how the Thousand Islands region was a gorgeous part of New York State, I felt a roadtrip was necessary. Nicknamed the “Venice of America” in the early 1900’s Amidst the gentle waters of the St. Lawrence Seaway lie the villages of Alexandra Bay, Clayton, the town of Cape Vincent and the city of Ogdensburg.

Coney Island is the name of both a neighborhood and a landmark amusement park. Between 1880 and World War II, Coney Island was the largest amusement park in the United States. Switchback Railway, a gravity coaster was built in 1884.

For decades, The American Tobacco Campus and the city of Durham were one of the busiest industrial centers the country. When the tobacco industry ended in Durham, there needed to be re-invention.