Notre Dame de Montreal: Quebec’s Celestial Cathedral
Friday, August 1st, 2008The Notre Dame de Montreal is less famous than its big sister in Paris, but no less glorious. Canada’s most famous Catholic cathedral was designed by an Irish-American Protestant, James O’Donnell, who converted to Catholicism on his deathbed so he could be buried in his own church.
Arenal Volcano Tour, Costa Rica: Rumble in the Jungle
Monday, July 28th, 2008If you love volcanoes, you’ll love Arenal. If you’re afraid of volcanoes, you’ll love Arenal. Costa Rica’s most active volcano rumbles, hisses, and fumes, but it’s a gentle giant. Arenal poses little danger to timid tourists, as long as they stay out of its way.
Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco: The Steel Harp
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007It’s 1937. America is in the depths of the Great Depression. People need hope, they need food, they need jobs. San Francisco needs a tourist landmark. The Golden Gate Bridge is the answer. On May 27, President Roosevelt pushed the button, traffic began to flow, and it’s still flowing 2 billion vehicles later.