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- Travel - Historic Sites - Impressive Architecture - Photography - City Walks - Free Stuff - House Museums - Cute Downtowns -
- Travel - Historic Sites - Impressive Architecture - Photography - City Walks - Free Stuff - House Museums - Cute Downtowns -

I’m a native New Yorker. I love all that the area has to offer, but I also love to travel - whether it is a city walk, a weekend road trip or an extended European vacation. I’m all about finding photographic opportunities in interesting places with impressive architecture, cute downtowns, historic sites, or fun events.
I hope this blog inspires your curious mind to explore new places, and if you are not able to explore, I hope you enjoy the journey through my photos.
Since 1907, the collection of over 140 plaster casts of architectural masterpieces from the past have been a treasure of Pittsburgh.
Most people might assume that the oldest university is in world would be in Europe, but that’s not the case.
Halifax is the largest urban area in Atlantic Canada and is the traditional and trendy capital of the province of Nova Scotia. Between the impressive waterfront and colorful, bustling streets, Halifax is a picturesque city.
The Heinz History Center spans six floors of exhibits that explore the rich history of Western Pennsylvania. Major collections highlight influential companies such as H.J. Heinz, Westinghouse, Alcoa, and Gulf.
Alexander Hamilton’s summer home, Hamilton Grange, is located in the Hamilton Heights and Sugar Hill sections of Harlem. It has occupied three different sites within the neighborhood, all within the original bounds of Hamilton’s estate.
The museum is dedicated to preserving and sharing the story of America’s rich industrial heritage and celebrating the accomplishments of its workers, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh is the home to more than 500,000 objects related to the artist. The Andy Warhol Museum was co-founded by the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, the Dia Art Foundation, and Carnegie Institute in 1989.
The Fire Island Invasion is an event that all began as a protest against the discrimination against a drag queen in 1976.
Created in 1915, the Oudayas Museum is one of the oldest public museums in Morocco, and contains one of the largest museum collections in the country.
The iconic SteelStacks are actually a series of five blast furnaces used in the iron-making process at Bethlehem Steel for decades.
Clayton remained the family’s primary residence until they moved to New York in 1905. When they left Pittsburgh, the Fricks left behind much of their life there, including 93% of Clayton’s original contents—an impressive array of fine and decorative art objects.
Kentuck Knob, located in the scenic Laurel Highlands of western Pennsylvania, is a striking example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. Designed in 1954 for Isaac and Bernardine Hagan, founders of the Hagan Ice Cream Company.
Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, located in Schenley Park in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was founded in 1893 as a gift from American entrepreneur Henry Phipps Jr.
Morocco was one of the first countries to recognize the new American republic shortly after the American Revolution. As a result, it is home to America’s oldest diplomatic property overseas and the only U.S. National Landmark abroad.
In the pre-Civil War days, the property that Central Park now occupies was a thriving African-American community called Seneca Village.
Today, the building houses the ethnological museum and an interior garden with fountains and patios.
The mansion was built for philanthropist Mary Flinn Lawrence her inheritance from her father, Pennsylvania Senator and construction mogul William Flinn.
The Smithsonian affiliated Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is a museum with exhibits tracing the journey of the civil rights advocates of the 1950s and 60s, who changed the course of American history.
A traditional caravanserai, or fondouk, was essentially a roadside inn that provided shelter, food, and water for travelers.
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What people are saying:
“Thanks for what you are doing. I love exploring and really appreciate the history that you find out about these spots. I have been enjoying going through a number of you posts and have bookmarked you blog for future adventures”. Jackie Koor
“I was honored to see Essaouira in the spotlight! A big thank you Kevin Durst for your wonderful article, “UNESCO World Heritage Site: Essaouira, Morocco”. Your words beautifully capture the essence of our beloved city its rich history and timeless charm.” Tarik Kerdoudi
“Wonderful photos, wonderful selection of buildings.” A. Parodi
“Thanks for letting me tag along with you.” Daniel Antion
“The multitude of photographs of the Aiken-Rhett house are a rare opportunity to see architectural products and construction methods of the time in an actual livable setting. A rare treat from restored homes using more updated products and techniques. Thanks!” Carolyn Smith
“Excellent descriptions with wonderful photos of historic and artistic details. Thank you.” Penny Andrews
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In northern Morocco, on the coast of Tangier where the Mediterranean and Atlantic waters converge, you'll discover a city with a rich history and a unique cultural blend, making it a fascinating place to explore.