Chicago Architecture – South Pond Pavillion

Curves of the South Pond Pavilion on the Nature Boardwalk at the Lincoln Park Zoo. One of the best views of the city is looking through this structure.

Chicago Athletic Association Hotel – Michigan Avenue

Built in 1890 as an athletic club, now a popular hotel and home to one of the best rooftop terrace views at Cindy’s, Cherry Circle Room restaurant, a huge game room and 8-seat bar Milk Room there is no shortage of things to do. Shake Shack is on the first floor as well.

Reflections on Lake Michigan

The Sun on Chiltern Street – South Marylebone, London

The sun catching the red buildings on Chiltern Street in South Marylebone in London. The beautiful Chiltern Firehouse is on the left side of the street – post coming soon!

Stained Glass Dome in La Rotonda – Madrid, Spain

Beautiful light flows through the elegant stained glass dome at La Rotonda restaurant in the Westin Palace hotel in Madrid Spain. Known for their Sunday Opera Brunch it’s also a great spot to stop by for tea, enjoy the decor and people watching. The mannequin with the vintage suitcases was part of the 100 Years […]

Spiral Staircase – Cotton House Hotel, Barcelona Spain

The only hotel I took the stairs instead of the elevator every day. It was a joy winding my way around and looking up at the beautiful yellow globes of light that changed with the sun. The staircase in the Cotton House Hotel is protected by the city of Barcelona as a historical architectural feat‬. […]

La Sagrada Familia Cathedral- Barcelona, Spain

View from the Nativity Tower in Gaudí’s la Sagrada Família cathedral in Barcelona, Spain. You take an elevator up but have to walk down a narrow staircase.

Library at the Cotton House Hotel – Barcelona

One of the many beautiful spaces for guests in the Cotton House hotel. The library serves traditional English afternoon tea as well.

Fall In Chicago – Lincoln Park Zoo

South Pond Pavilion in the Lincoln Park Zoo by the nature boardwalk.

Treetop Walk – Insel Rügen, Germany

Naturerbe Zentrum RÜGEN. Climbing up the 40 meter high observation tower from the treetop path, modeled after an eagle’s nest, rewards you with a clear view of the island of Rügen.