Tag: History
Visiting the Jane Austen Exhibit at New York City’s The Morgan Library
On my recent trip to New York City, I discovered The Morgan Library was showcasing a limited-time exhibition on Jane Austen to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the British author’s birth. As a major fan of Austen’s works (Persuasion and Emma amongst my favorites) and the film adaptations (I’m looking at you, Pride and Prejudice 2005 movie), I needed to visit this exhibit before it left.
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Luxury Travel in Chilean Patagonia: Where Refinement Meets the Wild Edge
At the gateway to Chilean Patagonia, Los Lagos opens a landscape in constant motion. Volcanic peaks rise sharply above glacial lakes, mist moves through dense forests, and light shifts across every horizon. Here, luxury travel in Chilean Patagonia unfolds moment by moment, balancing raw energy with seamless comfort.
Happy Hour in the Historic District
Philadelphia Visitor Center is pulling out all the stops to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next year. Attending its Happy Hour in the Historic District last week, I connected with local ambassadors, snapped photos of the beautiful fall foliage in Old City, and learned about all that’s to come to Philly in 2026.
Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s
I was too young to fully understand and appreciate the images created by Chicago activists promoting social change in the 1960s and '70s. Thanks to Designing for Change: Chicago Protest Art of the 1960s–70s at Chicago History Museum, I was able to observe a room full of their expressions urging social and political change.
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The Art of Balance in Seoul: Beyond the Boardroom
The value of a destination is no longer defined solely by infrastructure, efficiency or scale. Increasingly, it is measured by a city’s ability to balance productivity with well-being — creating opportunities for focus, restoration and more meaningful connections.
Madeira Island Getaway, Part 2
Day Two of my Madeira Island adventure started off with a one-of-a-kind experience. Our itinerary said a toboggan ride, so I assumed we were taking some kind of mountain coaster ride down the side of a mountain, but I have never been more wrong in my life.