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  • The New Orleans That I Saw
    The New Orleans That I Saw

    New Orleans history is deeply influenced by the French and the Spanish who occupied the city in its past. The city’s culture, traditions, music, and food are testament to its multi-cultural lineage.

  • The Edinburgh That I Saw
    The Edinburgh That I Saw

    Edinburgh is very unlike modern North American cities. From an architectural perspective, most buildings, especially the ones in Old Town, have darker facades giving the whole city a gothic feel.

  • The L.A. That I Saw
    The L.A. That I Saw

    Los Angeles has a lot going on. The Hollywood glamour, museums, endless beaches, sunny temps, cultural diversity, sports, and food are all part of the LA experience…

  • The Kerala That I Saw
    The Kerala That I Saw

    Kerala, the small coastal state in southern India is often called God’s Own Country. If you ever visit, you will understand why…

  • The San Francisco That I Saw
    The San Francisco That I Saw

    San Francisco has everything that you want in a big city — a major port, a booming tech sector, low population, perfect weather, and wine country. Yet, homelessness remains a thorn on the city’s side.

  • The Prague That I Saw
    The Prague That I Saw

    Everything in Prague strikes you as ancient. It has a bohemian vibe to it. Yet, it functions just like any other modern city.

  • The Bangkok That I Saw
    The Bangkok That I Saw

    Bangkok is not a small city. I had to choose what I was going to see and experience in the two days I had. I picked temples, food, and the night-life…

  • The Havana That I Saw
    The Havana That I Saw

    Havana is a big city in a truly socialist country. It has a history of conflicts which leaves you wondering what it could have been…

  • The Manhattan That I Saw
    The Manhattan That I Saw

    For first-time visitors to Manhattan, there is a lot to see and do. This is the Manhattan that I saw…

  • The Tokyo That I Saw
    The Tokyo That I Saw

    Tokyo is unlike any other city that I have visited. On the one hand, you see a culture that is deep-rooted in traditions, on the other, its weirdness leaves you scratching your head.