102 articles tagged with architecture
There's a Seville that exists beyond the grand Cathedral and the majestic Alcázar—a city of whispers and secrets tucked away behind ornate iron gates and unassuming doorways. As someone who's spent years seeking the authentic pulse of cities across continents,...
I've explored countless coastal towns across Europe, but there's something uniquely captivating about Pärnu that keeps drawing me back. This charming Estonian beach town—often overshadowed by Tallinn's medieval allure—offers that rare combination of authentic cultural experiences and laid-back seaside vibes...
When one contemplates urban exploration in the American Midwest, Kansas City's vibrant downtown typically springs to mind—not its unassuming suburban neighbors. Yet after spending a delightful autumn weekend in Shawnee, Kansas, I find myself compelled to correct this oversight. This...
There's something magical about Chicago in autumn. As the summer crowds disperse and the lakefront breeze carries the first hints of coolness, the city's architectural marvels stand in stark relief against skies that shift from cerulean to amber as the...
The taxi driver looked at me with genuine confusion when I asked to be taken to Fernando de la Mora. 'You mean Asunción?' he clarified, assuming I'd made a mistake. I smiled and shook my head, pulling out my hand-drawn...
There's something deeply satisfying about the rhythm of Boston—a city that somehow manages to feel both historically grounded and perpetually forward-moving. As someone who's spent the last five years documenting the visual poetry of cities across Asia, returning to American...
Standing beneath the colonial ramparts of Galle Fort, where Portuguese, Dutch, and British architectural influences harmonize with Sri Lankan craftsmanship, I found myself captivated by more than just the UNESCO-protected stonework. This peninsular fortress on Sri Lanka's southwestern coast houses...
When I first brought my daughter Ellie to Chicago at age three, I wasn't sure how the bustling metropolis would compare to the charming Mediterranean plazas and markets we'd grown accustomed to in Valencia. But watching her eyes widen at...
The first time I set foot in Oran, my camera nearly stayed in its bag. Not because there was nothing to photograph—quite the opposite. The sensory overload of this Algerian coastal city left me momentarily paralyzed, unsure where to begin...
There's something magical about discovering a city's heartbeat beyond the tourist trails. When my college roommate invited me to her hometown of Mobile last spring, I expected a quick weekend of catching up. Instead, I found myself falling head over...
Having traversed global supply chains professionally for over 15 years, I've developed a particular appreciation for port cities – those dynamic nexus points where commerce, culture, and history converge with remarkable efficiency. Colombo, Sri Lanka's vibrant capital, exemplifies this convergence...
Standing at the foot of the Witte Huis, Europe's first 'skyscraper' and one of Rotterdam's few pre-WWII survivors, I felt the weight of history pressing against the gleaming modern skyline. This city wasn't handed its heritage on a silver platter—it...
The first time I stepped into a thermal bath in Budapest, I realized I was experiencing something far beyond a simple soak. The neo-Baroque architecture soared overhead while locals chatted in hushed tones, their bodies half-submerged in steaming mineral waters—waters...
When I first moved from Minneapolis to Valencia, I found myself constantly seeking out spaces that tell stories—buildings with souls and histories that whisper to you through their carefully preserved architectural details. It's this same passion that draws me to...
There's something profoundly moving about standing at the crossroads of history and modernity, particularly in places where that transition happened within living memory. Kuwait represents one such remarkable transformation—a nation that, within a single lifetime, evolved from a modest pearl-diving...
