The ancient walled city of Pingyao in Shanxi Province China, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site is an architectural wonder and worth of a visit.
Author: Jamie M. Kwan
Jamie Kwan is a Multidisciplinary Architectural Designer and Strategist based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. While not the biggest adventure-seeker, he will go out of his way to check out and experience the most hidden architectural gems of a city...and find the most awesome grilled cheese sandwich ever.
Fort Worth Water Gardens, Fort Worth Texas
If you are looking for a quiet oasis (and a lot of water) in downtown Fort Worth Texas, a stroll through the 4-acre Fort Worth Water Gardens should be the first place you look.
Segway of Ontario – Touring Toronto Distillery District in Style
There are many ways to experience the Distillery District – Toronto’s famous historical and entertainment precinct. But I think a unique way of experiencing the Distillery District is in style – by Segway!!
Photo Essay: Canada’s Sublime East Coast
Despite the rain, wind, and fog, there were still plenty of picture-perfect moments on the east coast of Canada and New England that prove how gorgeous nature is!
Villa Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – Everything Italianate, Local to North America
Villa Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami, Florida – It’s like experiencing all of Europe in one trip, without flying across the Atlantic packing any luggage.
The Invisible Artist: Graffiti Culture with Tour Guys Toronto
Living in an urban core, graffiti is a normal sight – but did you know that it’s an invisible conversation?
5 Must-See Works of Art at the Metropolitan Museum, NYC
Our list of 5 MUST SEE works of art when planning your visit to the MET (Metropolitan Museum of Art) in NYC – one of the largest art galleries in the world.
Dreams of Pandora: Touring the Shennongjia Forests in China
The Shennongjia Forests are a vast landscape of mystery, emotion, and a tad bit of fear of isolation – unless of course you’re on a tour whilst on vacation!
Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Close your eyes. Picture the most amazing aquarium that you can imagine. Elegant and exquisite fish of every shape, size, and colour, great white sharks swimming by, and perhaps even a giant sea turtle gracefully gliding through the water as you snap photos of it through the glass. Now imagine where this aquarium is located:… Continue reading Perspectives Under the Sea: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
7 Hours in Boston: Clam Chowder, Crown Moulding & Crowded Subways
My first trip to Boston was by cruise ship. Here are my tips to check out the best of the city’s architecture, history & New England delights in 7 hrs!
Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons
If you’ve been in the US or Canada this past winter, you’ll know how much we got hit by the true nature of the season. Here in Toronto, the ice storm over the Christmas Holidays knocked out the power for more than a week, tore down trees, and put a blanket of ice and snow… Continue reading Photo Essay: High Park Toronto Through the Seasons
Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – The Male Traveller
It’s the season of holiday gift guides! With December just rolling in, thus starts the constant holiday jingles on the radio, mad decorating sprees around the house, and of course, the panic of last-minute Christmas shopping. If you’re like me and too lazy (or scared) to go out during the Black Friday madness week, and… Continue reading Holiday Gift Guide 2013 – The Male Traveller
I Bet You’ve Never Heard of These Buildings in New York City
Skip the tourist sites and find a quieter moment in your trip to New York City; take a walk and check out these architectural gems.
Art from Dusk to Dawn – Nuit Blanche 2013, Toronto
Annually, the first Saturday in October from dusk to dawn, Toronto’s urban fabric becomes the backdrop to Nuit Blanche – the city’s largest art event.
Beijing, China: A Gentle Mix of Old and New
Beijing is one of those cities in the world that never stops to amaze anyone. New buildings pop up at an excitingly fast rate and are of the most incredible sizes. As a student of architecture, studying in this city was a once in a lifetime experience. The capital city of China, not only is… Continue reading Beijing, China: A Gentle Mix of Old and New
Need a NYC Penthouse for the BEST View? Visit the Singapore Marina Bay Sands
How about from the world’s longest elevated swimming pool? Visit the Singapore Marina Bay Sands Resort for some of the best views of a city.
A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
I recently took a trip to Ottawa, Canada’s capital city and just a train ride from where I am in Toronto. If you’ve ever travelled anywhere with me, you’ll know that I like to plan everything around my must-see architectural sites. As the capital, you might assume that some of the most well-known buildings that… Continue reading A Casual Stroll – The Architects’ Tour of Ottawa, Canada
Caplansky’s Delicatessen, Toronto, Canada – Review
Located just outside of Toronto’s Kensington Market, Caplansky’s Delicatessen is hardly something hidden and tucked away in the city – the bright blue and white front is not something you can easily miss.