I recently came across a bunch of pictures of the Statue of Liberty being built and found the view into that time fascinating. Below is some background on the statue (I didn't know much about it) and some pictures of the construction. A Gift From the French Neatorama describes where the idea of the […]
8 Tips for Taking Good Vacation Photos From Around the Web
June 14, 2012 by
I have found that some of the pictures that I take are able to bring me back to some of the best moments of my vacations. It took me a while to get the hang of taking better photos while on the road and here's a few tips that can help. Landscapes: Think About the […]
The Google World Wonders Project – Visit Historic Sites Around the World
June 11, 2012 by
The Google World Wonders Project takes advantage of Google's Street View technology to create viritual visitation of wonderous sites all around the world just like they did with the Google Art Project. Here's Google's quick summary of what the project is: The World Wonders Project enables you to discover 132 historic sites from 18 countries, […]
Looking for a Great Summer Getaway Place? Head to The Mountain View Grand, NH
June 10, 2012 by
I love the Mountain View Grand. Situated near Littleton, NH, about 2.5 hours from Boston, it is one of the "Grand Hotels" of the New Hampshire and was built in 1865. It is very reasonably priced and a great place for a couples getaway, a weekend with the kids, or a larger family gathering. Here's […]
Pictures From The Beaches of Normandy: June 6, 1944, D-Day
June 6, 2012 by
D-Day is the largest military operation in the history of the world. Here' some details from the D-Day Museum: On D-Day, the Allies landed around 156,000 troops in Normandy. The American forces landed numbered 73,000: 23,250 on Utah Beach, 34,250 on Omaha Beach, and 15,500 airborne troops. In the British and Canadian sector, 83,115 troops […]
I’ve Booked an Apartment for a Trip to Paris
March 8, 2012 by
Finally picked the place to stay in Paris. Its a nice apartment in a nice area. Here's some pictures of the apartment. Here's the location: View Larger Map And here's the entrance on Google Street view. View Larger Map
The Mountain View Grand in the Winter
March 8, 2012 by
Back in December I went up to The Mountain View Grand in the White Mountains. It is a really beautiful place and I highly recommend it for a winter weekend getaway. Some of the activities, things to do there during the winter are: There's a full spa with a wide variety of offerings Sleigh rides […]