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The Sidney Lanier Bridge, with its longest-spanning reach, gracefully stretches across the Brunswick River in Georgia like outstretched arms, linking the shores with a sleek design that belies its identity as a massive structure. As one approaches its highest point, there’s a palpable sense of lightness despite the solid steel that soars overhead; the cables … Read more
As a structured person, some might even say anal, I’ve always believed having a plan and a backup plan a sort of blueprint for life, you might say is essential. This was especially true in the structured chaos that is NYC. Little did I know that taking a leap of faith on a short-term contract … Read more
As the calendar pages flutter towards Mother’s Day 2024 in New Zealand, an absolute dream stirs in the hearts of those planning to celebrate the Kiwi moms who grace our lives with incomparable beauty and love every day. For families across NZ, this is a time to honor the important dates that encapsulate the essence … Read more
Nestled in the serenity of St. Simons Island, the Harrington School radiates with stories of its past, serving as an African American school and a beacon of Gullah-Geechee heritage. This storied one-room schoolhouse, once known as Harrington Graded School, served grades 1-7 during the vibrant 1920s, before navigating the twists and turns of desegregation in … Read more
In the heart of New York City, where the Big Apple skyline forms a silhouette that is recognizable worldwide, lies an aisle of grandeur the so-called Billionaire’s Row. It’s a stretch, particularly around 57th Street, where the economic conditions and wealthy individuals have enmeshed to redefine the city landscape with towering skyscrapers. As an observer … Read more
As I stand before the Razorback, that iconic limestone stack on Australia’s Great Ocean Road, I’m struck by the analogy it presents to life. Here, time has molded a breathtakingly beautiful natural sculpture, akin to Michelangelo’s David in its impressive stance against the elements. But instead of a sculptor’s chisel, it’s the waves of the … Read more
In the 1880s, plans began to brew for a road that would connect the isolated areas of Victoria’s coast, serving as a crucial transportation link for the timber industry and sparking momentum for what would become a major tourism artery. Despite choppy starts, it was the aftermath of World War I that gave the project … Read more
The London Bridge, not to be confused with the one over the Thames, has long stood as a proud rock formation within Port Campbell National Park. A staple of Victoria’s natural attractions, this stunning archway once crossed the sea, beckoning sightseers from across the globe to the quaint town of Peterborough. Its collapse was as … Read more
The Split Point Lighthouse is more than just a 34-metre-tall structure with a distinctive red cap; it’s a beacon of history and adventure on the Great Ocean Road. Affectionately known as the White Queen for its stark white façade, this working lighthouse has stood watch over Eagles Nest Point since 1891. Accessible to the public, … Read more
Embarking on an adventure that must not be missed, we set out along the Great Ocean Road, a route that meandered gracefully like a ribbon hugging the continent’s curves. With every bend in the road, a part of Australia’s soul dawned on us, as if unfolding a folktale of epic proportions. The Towering Sentinels and … Read more
