— I have been living in Austin since the mid-1980s. I recall back then that the northernmost point before leaving city limits was around IH-35 and E Highway 290. Not much else was north of there. There were even empty … Read More

A visit to Alcatraz Island with a brief history of the facility and a cell used by inmates.… Read More

— I find the symbolism of this empty Oval Office very meaningful to the times in which we presently live. The man in the position of President of the United States of America has done absolutely nothing to unite us … Read More

— The Instituto Ricardo Brennand is a cultural institution in Recife, capital of the northeastern state of Pernambuco (Brazil). This museum, art gallery, library, and large park was created by the late Ricardo Brennand, who just very recently passed away … Read More

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Olinda is located just minutes from Recife, Pernambuco, in northeast Brazil. Founded in 1535, and a symbol of the sugar cane wealth in Brazil, the city contains several Baroque churches and monuments and is known … Read More

— As Spring 2017 Commencement is just around the corner, the UT Tower is a constant reminder of the impact this university does have on the education it provides. The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks number fifty-six … Read More

— Alcatraz Island is located on the San Francisco Bay, approximately one and a quarter mile from San Francisco.It is one of the most popular attractions in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. The site was originally the first lighthouse and … Read More