They can be a charming addition to a building, a piece of treasured artwork, or a portal to another world (like the Mines of Moria in The Lord of the Rings). Since architectural photos are some of the best photos I’ve taken on my travels (see my post on architecture I’ve loved), I figured I would get a bit more specific with the artistic entryways and wall/window art that have prompted me to pause and enjoy.… Continue reading
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There is truly nothing more timeless than a library overflowing with literature from the past and present. It’s decades of research, musings, and creative expression assembled in stacks and rows. The reader and the dreamer in me naturally crave these spaces, but of course, the part of me that desires order and structure finds solace in libraries as well.… Continue reading
Sunburns, Endless Drives, and Creatures That’ll Eat You Alive: A Review of Bill Bryson’s In A Sunburned Country
If you’re familiar with Bill Bryson’s other books, such as A Walk in the Woods or Notes From a Small Island, you’ll know that he writes about journeys—plane, train, and automobile trips, yes, but also the sheer magic of finding oneself in a place that is wildly unfamiliar with traces of familiarity.… Continue reading
You can learn a great deal about a city’s personality from its buildings, statues, and monuments. From skyscrapers to medieval churches to mural-coated facades, I’ve taken countless architecture shots wherever I go. With an expressive sky in the background and the right angle, these pictures can turn out to be absolutely magical.… Continue reading
Over the past couple of weeks, Boston has been hammered by a series of snowstorms, and that means I’ve been virtually unable to leave my house. I’ve always loved walking, jogging, and hiking, and I’m sad that the freezing cold and the pandemic are making it harder to get outside.… Continue reading
