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The City Whose River Caught Fire Cleveland Ohio was initially established in 1796. It remained a relatively sleepy community until the 1832 completion of the Ohio and Erie Canal which terminated there. Within five years of the Canal’s completion, the population had grown tenfold, largely by a surge in immigrants. This transformed the small port […]
Portland Oregon is a city that is known for its green spaces and interesting neighborhoods. Each time we visit, we find new and quirky areas to enjoy. We find it very pedestrian and biker friendly, and very laid back. Our biggest problem–since we come from a larger city–is that Portlandians are TOO friendly, TOO polite […]
No trip to Chicago would be complete for us–or even conceivable–without a visit to the incredible Art Institute of Chicago. It has a wide range of art including impressionist, modern and asian. It is easy to spend an entire day exploring the museum. Impressionist Galleries The museum is, of course, particularly known for its unparalleled […]
One of the best ways to get acquainted with a city is to take a walking tour. Not only do the guides take you to the relevant sites, but they also provide an in-depth look into the history. We have taken multiple walking tours of Charleston. This summarizes what we learned about Charleston’s history from […]
Charleston South Carolina is steeped in beauty and history. The best way to learn about the city is to take historic tours (which we cover in a separate blog). This blog highlights some of Charlestown South Carolina’s historic sites that one can easily visit on foot. Appreciating Charleston South Carolina’s Historic Landmarks Charleston virtually oozes […]
Beaufort South Carolina’s History A Spanish ship first explored what today is the lovely coastal city of Beaufort in 1514. In 1562, the French Huguenots became the area’s first settlers at the current site of the Parris Island Marine training camp. The settlement failed. In 1583, the Spanish created a settlement there until the British […]