New York City’s First Designated Historic District Is Here - Brooklyn Part II
Brooklyn Heights is one of New York City's most historic neighborhoods. In the 1830s, steam ferries made it America's first suburb.
A Modern Architect’s Longtime Hillside Residence - Frey House II
Built in 1964, this residence was designed by influential architect, Albert Frey as his personal retreat.
UNESCO World Heritage Site In Morocco - Essaouira Medina
Essaouira is indeed a fascinating destination that effortlessly weaves together history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Credit Cards, Air Conditioners, Teddy Bears Were Invented Here - Brooklyn Part I
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.
A 17th Century High Atlas Mountain UNESCO Site - Ksar Aït-Ben- Haddou
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.
The Town Made Famous For Lending Its Name To A Music & Art Fair - Woodstock, NY
Although the famous three-day Woodstock Music & Art Fair took place in Bethel the spirit of the 1960s and early 1970s remains alive in this quaint village nestled in the Catskill Mountains.
Eclectic Blue Ridge Mountain Downtown - Asheville
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.
Hot Air Balloon At Dawn - Marrakesh, Morocco
It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience to glide gently over the red desert just outside Marrakesh, with breathtaking views of the foothills of the High Atlas Mountains at sunrise.
Architecture, Cars, Cigars and Rum - Havana, Cuba
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.
Morocco’s European-style Beach Resort - Agadir
King Mohamed V's vision to recreate Agadir as a European-style vacation destination has indeed shaped its current identity, making it a popular spot for both tourists and locals seeking its picturesque beaches and favorable climate.
Camel Trekking - Sahara Desert
The desert dunes are constantly shaped and reshaped, growing and shrinking due to the winds, creating an ever-changing landscape. Their vastness, isolation, and silence evoke a profound sense of awe and a deep connection to nature.
A Wondrous Vault - Mausoleum of Mohammed V
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.
The Former Providence Williams Family Farm - Roger Williams Park
Roger Williams Park is a 435-acre park and a historic district listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Providence, Rhode Island.
A 16th Century Professor’s Former Riad in Fes - Riad El Yacout
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.
General Sherman’s Civil War Headquartes - Green-Meldrim House
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.
From Longshoremen to Art Connoisseurs - Chelsea, NY
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.
Over 300 Women Lived In This Palace - Bahia Palace
The Bahia Palace, located in Marrakech, Morocco, was constructed in the mid-19th century for Si Moussa, who served as the Grand Vizier to Sultan Hassan I.
A Gilded Age Private Library - Morgan Library & Museum
The Morgan Library & Museum is a treasure trove of cultural and literary history, celebrating the extensive collection amassed by millionaire financier J. Pierpont Morgan.
Morocco’s ‘Blue City’- Chefchaouen
Chefchaouen, often referred to as the "Blue City" of Morocco, is renowned for its vibrant blue-washed buildings and stunning mountainous backdrop.
A Stockbridge Gilded Age Cottage - Naumkeag
Naumkeag is the former Berkshire estate of New York City lawyer and U.S. Ambassador to Great Britain, Joseph Hodges Choate, and his wife Caroline, located in Stockbridge, Massachusettes. The Choate’s, who were part of the newly-rich, traveled in well-to-do social circles. They decided to build a 44-room shingle-style “cottage” with brick and stone details, designed by the architect of the day, Stanford White.