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- Travel - Historic Sites - Impressive Architecture - Photography - City Walks - Free Stuff - House Museums - Cute Downtowns -
I’m a native New Yorker with a passion for travel, photography, and discovering the character of new places. While I love everything the New York area has to offer, I’m always ready for my next adventure — whether it’s wandering through a vibrant city, taking a scenic weekend road trip, or exploring historic streets somewhere across Europe or Southeast Asia.
What inspires me most are destinations filled with beautiful architecture, charming downtowns, historic landmarks, waterfront views, hidden gems, and memorable local events. I’m constantly searching for those unique moments and perspectives that tell the story of a place through photography.
Through this blog, I hope to inspire your curiosity to explore somewhere new — near or far. And if travel isn’t possible at the moment, I hope you can experience a little of the journey through my photos and stories.
So far, I’ve visited 294 cities across 33 states and 30 countries, and my list continues to grow with every new adventure.
Immediately upon entering the walled garden, you will be transported from Yonkers to lands far away. This is only the beginning of the journey through the Untermeyer Park and Garden off of North Broadway in Yonkers.
Loewe decided to retire to Palm Springs, California, where, in 1960, he purchased a mid-century luxury estate.
Hidden in the heart of Bushwick’s graffiti-covered warehouse district, Theatre XIV feels less like a traditional theater and more like stumbling into a secret speakeasy
Whether you’re feeding them, walking alongside them, or simply observing their calm presence in the fields, the experience feels both grounding and memorable.
This tiny village of just 1,200 inhabitants is a treasure trove of wonder and beauty, set in an enchanting hilly landscape covered in vineyards.
A visit to Fusterlandia feels like stepping straight into Cuban artist Jose Fuster’s imagination.
iMajor and Mrs. James H. Dooley transformed rough fields and pastures into a showplace many American millionaires were creating during the Gilded Age.
Overall, Old City Bern is not flashy or monumental—it’s elegant, intimate, and timeless, offering a rare sense of continuity between past and present.
Motorbikes surge through the streets like rivers of silver and black, street vendors call out over the constant hum of traffic, and towering skyscrapers rise unexpectedly above faded French-colonial facades.
The Old Town winds through narrow streets and medieval buildings, with staircases climbing up from the lake and the Gothic Lausanne Cathedral standing watch over it all.
Stepping into Linden Place feels less like entering a single home and more like walking through generations of American life.
Tucked behind a stone staircase in upper Manhattan is a street that does not feel like New York City at all.
As the largest city in the north—and Thailand’s second-largest after Bangkok—it offers a refreshing alternative to the capital’s fast-paced, high-energy atmosphere.
Montpellier is a city of contrasts but is big enough to explore but intimate enough for you to think you discovered your own places.
Built between 1908 and 1912, Fonthill Castle was the home of archaeologist, anthropologist, ceramicist, scholar and antiquarian Henry Chapman Mercer.
Blending Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences into a seamless cultural tapestry, Hoi An offers more than a glimpse into the past.
Zermatt feels like a postcard brought to life—wooden chalets draped in flowers, narrow lanes scented with pine, a rushing glacial river running through the village, and cowbells echoing softly from the surrounding hillsides.
The tower museum provides a compact, engaging dive into Estonia's maritime past with the bonus of one of the best city views in Old Town
Nemours, the former 300-acre estate of Alfred I. du Pont, is named after the du Pont ancestral home in north central France. The 102-room French chateau-style mansion, designed by Carrere and Hastings, and built between 1909 and 1910, was a gift from Alfred to his second wife, Alicia.
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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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Whether you’re planning to wander through Angkor Wat or you’ve already stood beneath the towers of Bayon, the museum reframes those memories