Author: pytog
Settling in at Old Town in San Diego
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What do you do when you want to visit a city, but not be too touristy? I dive into the popular neighborhoods, like old town in San Diego, outside the city center. Traditionally, downtowns hold all the typical landmarks, sightseeing, and things to do. But for the past generation, the…
A Design so nice, you can see its influence in most states
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As we entered the Rotunda, the dome had everyone in awe. I expected that. However, I was immediately overwhelmed by the rest of the room. Massive paintings on the circular room, statues in between and details all over depicting the history of this country.
Semi-Hidden Gem at the Samuel Cupples House in St. Louis
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You can’t help but take a few minutes looking at the exterior before going in. I didn’t even need to go inside before I was taking pictures. Historical homes can often show their age in not only the physical building, but even in its furnishings and decorations.
Getting Lost in Ohio State’s Reformatory in Mansfield
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But the main attraction of this building has to do with its connection to the film, The Shawshank Redemption. This reformatory is the prison Hollywood just can’t forget as several movies have been filmed there. The exterior looks like a castle, the interior like an old home, and the prison…
When You Take a “Bad” Camera to New York City
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As I love to do touristy things, these were taken during a night bus tour. Open roof and everything. Swooping by, some of the pictures were things I took intentionally. This was a semi-busy street, traffic was beginning to pick up. Locals were walking on the street to go around…