Sway with the rhythm and pulse to the beat—live music at Red Rocks is more than just a concert. It is a full-sensory experience that is both visually stunning and acoustically unmatched. Set in an open-air venue carved from towering sandstone formations over 200 million years old, Red Rocks forms a natural amphitheater, where sounds … Continue reading Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Where nature sets the stage
A trip to San Francisco would not be complete without paying homage to the Golden Gate Bridge, undoubtedly one of the most enduring symbols of the city. Great vista points abound, yet one that always wins my vote is Battery Spencer, an abandoned military point just north of the bridge. The view here is one … Continue reading Battery Spencer: A vantage point like no other
As you reach the top of the staircase landing, turn around. Here, you will see Mount Fuji at eye level, almost as if floating above the village at its foot. With the vermilion Chureito Pagoda in the foreground, this view of Mount Fuji cannot be more iconic. To get to this scenic spot at Arakurayama … Continue reading Arakurayama Sengen Park: Stairway to wonder
The moment that iconic silhouette comes into view, you start to understand why the Japanese people hold it in such high regard. Noted for its signature snowcap and perfect symmetry, Mount Fuji (Japanese: Fuji-san) is not only a sacred symbol of Japan, but also a cultural icon and a source of artistic inspiration. At any … Continue reading Mount Fuji: A zen state of mind
It is an omnipresent landmark in Québec—you find it on postcards, in souvenirs, or simply when you look above the hills from any corner in the city. Perched atop the prominent Cape Diamond (French: Cap Diamant) overlooking the St. Lawrence River, the Château Frontenac is a quintessential element of the Québécois skyline. A UNESCO World … Continue reading The Château Frontenac: Ambitions, grandeur, and prestige
Nothing is more Kyoto-esque than strolling along the streets of Gion and Higashiyama, the historic districts in Kyoto featuring well-preserved wooden buildings dating back to the feudal era of Japan. The streets here exude a unique charm, where one can easily get lost for a few hours at each turn around the corner just to … Continue reading Gion and Higashiyama: Those timeliness streets
It is hard to keep your eyes on the road when surrounded by the towering skyscrapers. In Chicago, the temptation is always looking upwards. Here, you will find yourself immersed in one of the most diverse collections of architecture styles—Art Deco, Spanish Colonial Revival, Mid-Century Modernism, just to name a few. There is no lack … Continue reading Chicago: The sky is the limit
The road undulates and winds on. Every turn around the cliffs leads to another stunning view of the coastline, where the Santa Lucia Mountains and the Pacific Ocean converge. Here, the color blue gives way to more nuanced definitions–be it cobalt, azure, or another shade in-between or beyond. This is Big Sur, a 90-mile stretch … Continue reading Big Sur: Route to the pristine beauty
