Dad and Me in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico
“¡Cuidado con los pajaros!” said the counter guy, as he pointed to my food on the table outside. I quickly figured out what he was saying, meanwhile birds were descending on our food. After shooing the feathered scavengers away, my dad and I dove into …
The Alamo- San Antonio, Texas
Who could forget the Alamo? Certainly not anyone who knows the mighty tale of Davy Crockett and the other Texas rebels who held off the Mexican Army until this mission-turned-fortress finally fell to Mexico. More »
Guaita Castle- San Marino, Italy
This remote fortress watches over the fifth smallest country in the world, San Marino, also named, rather proudly, “The Most Serene Republic of San Marino.” More »
Taj Tashi- Thimphu, Bhutan
Prayer flags flutter, sending out their small wishes to the untamed Himalayas surrounding Bhutan, the small Buddhist kingdom that is slowly and cautiously opening its doors to tourism. More »
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute- Venice, Italy
O sole mio … a sunset gondola ride past Venice’s iconic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute may make you break out in song, but it also might make you give thanks for modern medicine. More »
St. Louis Cathedral- New Orleans, Louisiana
It’s the heartbeat of Jackson Square and the Vieux Carre’s most recognizable landmark. As the centerpiece of the original settlement, the cathedral evokes the rich fabric of history that is New Orleans. More »
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial- Washington, DC
Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope. These singular words inform the design of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. More »
Malahide Castle- Dublin, Ireland
Raise a goblet to Irish history, lads. The 12th-century Malahide Castle, located 9 miles outside of Dublin in the seaside village of Malahide, has reopened its history-heavy doors after a 10.5-million-euro renovation and expansion. More »
Trevi Fountain- Rome, Italy
Toss a coin over your shoulder into Rome’s Trevi Fountain and start planning your next trip to Rome. More »
Daily Escape: Brandenburg Gate
Today’s Daily Escape is Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, Germany. More » Photograph by Alex Holland/ Cultura / Aurora Photos
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