Love Park is a public park located in downtown Philadelphia (downtown is also known as Center City Philadelphia). Love Park is located right in front of the Philadelphia City Hall. Love Park is also known as John F. Kennedy Plaza and more recently as Bank of America Plaza (Bank of America donated $250,000 and is…
The Best Photos of Philadelphia – May 2020
I take a lot of photographs every month. During lunch time or after work, I like to walk the streets of downtown Philadelphia and take photos. It is a way for me to relax and unwind. I wanted to present my favorites from the month of May 2020. Stars and Stripes Last Monday of May…
Best Things To Do In Washington Square Philadelphia
William Penn founded the city of Philadelphia. He wanted the city to have green spaces that can be used by the public. He designed five squares and Washington Square near Independence Mall is one of them. The other squares are Rittenhouse Square, Logan Square, Franklin Square and Center Square (the site of City Hall). Washington…
Covid-19 Lessons Learnt
Just like the September 11 terrorist attacks, the Covid-19 crisis is something that most of us will never forget during our lifetime. More than 70,000 American lives have been lost so far and over 35 million of us have lost our livelihood. This is a tragedy of epic proportions. This crisis has escalated the war…
What Is The Best Way To Travel From Philadelphia To New York City?
How do I travel from Philadelphia to New York City? I get asked this question a lot from my friends who live in other cities and my colleagues. I grew up in an around Philadelphia. I have traveled between the two cities multiple times. Going to New York during the December holiday season is something…
Why Is No One Policing The Bicyclists In Philadelphia?
One of the first things that comes to mind when we talk about Amsterdam is how bike friendly the city is. It is true that the city is very bike friendly. But is it pedestrian friendly? NOTE: The featured photo above shows a cyclist trying to squeeze between two elderly cyclists and me in Rittenhouse…
Complete Guide To Rittenhouse Square
Rittenhouse Square is one of my favorite places in Philadelphia. I live very close to the Square and I get to experience the vibe and the ambiance almost on a daily basis. Rittenhouse Square is the name of the Square (a public park) and also the name of the surrounding neighborhood. From a historical stand…