August 2, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Pier 66: The Frying Pan

I’ve been living in NYC for many years, but somehow I haven’t come across this popular outdoor bar + grill on the Hudson called the Frying Pan. But what’s so special about this place? Formally a lightship based off the coast of North Carolina between 1929 and 1964, it sank while docked in Maryland and [...]

July 25, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Historic Château Tours In Montreal

As a designer, I have always loved and appreciated different types of architectural styles. One of the first things I will pay extreme attention to in a new city is the architecture. Located near Rue Notre-Dame is the famous Château Ramezay. It is one of the most charming and well preserved historic buildings that I [...]

July 19, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

The Hudson River View at Pier 83

On Saturday, I visited Piers 83, home to Circle Line Cruise on the Hudson River. It was so hot, I figured a speed boat ride would be a fun excursion to do. It was a fun ride to see New York City from the water on the West Side, which was a highlight. Located next to the Circle Line on the Hudson River is the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. We didn’t have a chance go in that day, but we get a glimpse of It’s collection [...]

July 15, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Day 3: Rue Notre-Dame, Reminiscent of the Past

We started our day by visiting Rue Notre-Dame. It’s one of the oldest streets in Montreal, which runs parallel to the St. Lawrence River. It’s also the home to where Basilique Notre-Dame reside. The church’s architecture is among the most beautiful in the world; I was impressed by the colors, size and the ceiling height, as well as the details in the church. It’s well worth the visit.

July 14, 2010 | Posted in Blog, Life, Photography, Travel

Day 2: Lovely Garden and Live Jazz

Day 2 was all about exploring this beautiful city. Our first stop is the Fur Trade at Lachine Museum located at Lachine Canal National Historic Site. They have a fascinating exhibits explained the history of the fur trade in North America. Which help us to learn about the role of the fur trade in Canadian history. Afterward, we headed to H20 Adventures and rented a electric boat which allows us to admire the city from the historic Lachine Canal for an hour. Then we visited The Planetarium de Montreal.