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Town Halls of Rhode Island #2 — City Halls of the South
I have always been impressed with town halls. In many cases, a community pours its heart and soul into this building which often serves to characterize the city or town for eons. The architecture is often unusual and interesting in … Continue reading
Town Halls of Rhode Island #1 — City Halls of the North
I have always been impressed with town halls. In many cases, a community pours its heart and soul into this building which often serves to characterize the city or town for eons. The architecture is often unusual and interesting in … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Massachusetts
Besides the usual, — the Bostons, Plymouths and Cape Cods, Massachusetts is loaded with hidden travel gems which are well worth the time of the traveler. From one end of the state to the other there are very special small towns, museums, and … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of California
Beyond the typical tourist haunts of San Francisco, San Diego, and Los Angeles, along with its major national parks, such as, Yosemite and Redwood, there are many locations in this state worthy of the traveler’s attention and time. From north to south … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Maine
Maine is a lovely state, but it doesn’t have a large number of well-known travel destinations. Except for Acadia National Park, its single national claim-to-fame, there are no major tourist spots. Yet, the state is rich in opportunities for the … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Connecticut
Although the state of Connecticut has little in the way of major tourist attractions, there are a few well-known sights. On the other hand, there are many small villages and homes with special charm and ambience here, “hidden travel gems” … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Rome
Rome is replete with major tourist attractions, but even here there are several places which are often overlooked by the traveler. These “hidden gems” are just as satisfying as some of the more famous sights but they are less crowded … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s most spectacular attraction is the view from Victoria Peak, the mountain above the city. The view encompasses the city skyline and its beautiful harbor. However, there are other places in Hong Kong which are a delight to tourists, … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of London
London is a city with numerous mega-attractions, such as the Tower of London, Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, etc. However, there are also numerous often-overlooked attractions which deserve some of the tourist’s time and effort. Several of these “hidden gems” … Continue reading
Hidden Travel Gems of Paris
Less popular on the tourist map than the truly famous sights of this great city, the following “hidden travel gems” are, nonetheless, interesting and worthwhile for those with enough time to check them out. Montmartre — This hilly district to … Continue reading