Engineering Marvels (Final Post)

Many construction projects around the world, such as dams, bridges, towers, and pyramids, were considered important technological feats in their … More

Scottsdale Art District

The Scottsdale Arts District features the highest concentrations of galleries, studios, and public museums in the downtown area. Segmented into … More

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA), located in the city’s Old Town district, was originally conceived in 1988, though not … More

Casino Arizona

Casino Arizona, first opened in 1998 as a temporary structure considering of 47 poker table games. However, by the following year, … More

Museum of the West

Recently opened in 2015 in Old Town Scottsdale, Arizona, the 43,000-sq-ft Museum of the West (aka Western Spirit) features the … More

Royal Plaza Mall

Aruba’s Royal Plaza Mall, with its distinctive pink and baby blue façade, is just a short walk from the Cruise … More

Amelia Island

Amelia Island is the southernmost island of the Sea Islands chain that stretches along the East Coast of the United … More

Famous DISTRICTS

A “district” is simply defined as a distinct area of a country or city because of a particular characteristic, such … More

Famous STREETS

Originally, the word “street” simply meant a paved road. However, city residents and urban planners draw a crucial modern distinction. … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 9

This 9th, and final, segment focused on miscellaneous North American airports includes: SAN (San Diego, California) – Formerly known as … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 8

The 8th, and penultimate, part of this series focused on North American airports includes: TPA (Tampa, Florida) – On January … More

Foreign Rock Musicians Quiz

Given the following artists, name their countries of origin: Björk Rush The Moody Blues Olivia Newton-John The Cranberries ABBA Bob … More

Foreign Classical Composers Quiz

Given the following information, name the famous composer: This Polish Romantic piano virtuoso is remembered for composing numerous mazurkas, waltzes, … More

Tempe Mosque

In 1984, the ICC Tempe Mosque was established just north of the ASU campus. Its beautiful architecture is modeled after … More

ASU Campus, Part 4

Gammage Auditorium, built from 1962-1964, is a multipurpose performing arts center that stands as one of the largest exhibitors of … More

ASU Campus, Part 3

ASU’s Ceramic Research Center first opened in 2002 in the Tempe Center. Recently, however, it moved into the Brickyard on … More

ASU Campus, Part 2

As of 2022, ASU faculty include 4,700 scholars, among them: 5 Nobel laureates, 6 MacArthur Fellows, 10 Pulitzer Prize winners, … More

ASU Campus, Part 1

Founded as a public research university in Tempe, Arizona in 1885, ASU is currently one of the largest public universities … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 7

Part 7 of this multi-part series focused on North American airports includes: PVR (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico) – Licenciado Gustavo Díaz … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 6

Part 6 of this multi-part series focused on North American airports includes: HPN (Westchester, New York) – Westchester County Airport, … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 5

Part 5 of this multi-part series focused on North American airports includes: CUN (Cancun, Mexico) – Cancun Int’l Airport, located … More

LauderGO! Water Trolley

Fort Lauderdale residents and visitors can enjoy the scenery and access destinations along the city’s New River via the LauderGO! … More

Bonnet House Museum and Gardens

The Bonnet House Museum and Gardens (aka the Bartlett Estate) is a historic home in Fort Lauderdale, named after the … More

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park

Fort Lauderdale Beach Park is one of the city’s most stylish beaches in Florida, surrounded by numerous luxury properties and … More

Fort Lauderdale History Center

The Fort Lauderdale History Center is a museum complex operated by the Fort Lauderdale Historical Society. It includes the New … More

Museum of Discovery and Science

The Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale first began its history in the New River Inn in 1977. … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 4

Part 4 of this multi-part series focused on North American airports includes: BOS (Boston, Massachusetts) – Logan Int’l Airport, located … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 3

Part 3 of this multi-part series focused on North American airports includes: BUF (Buffalo-Niagara, New York) – Established around 70 … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 2

The 2nd set of airports in this series includes: CZM (Cozumel, Mexico) – Cozumel Int’l Airport is located on the … More

Misc. NORTH AMERICAN AIRPORTS, Part 1

Listed below is the first set in a series focused on North American airports: BDA (Hamilton, Bermuda) – Wade Int’l … More

Phoenix Art Museum

Opened in 1959, the Phoenix Art Museum is the largest visual art museum in the southwestern U.S. Its comprehensive collection … More