museum without walls
It is here where George Washington stepped down as commander in chief of the brand new US army. Here where the midshipman of the United States Naval Academy roam the grounds of their vast Navy school. Here where the students of the old St. Johns College learn to debate the ancient Greek during the week […] more…
man of the moon
‘I ride over my beautiful ranch. The air is wine. The grapes on a score of rolling hills are red with autumn flame. Across Sonoma Mountain wisps of sea fog are stealing. The afternoon sun smolders in the drowsy sky. I have everything to make me glad I am alive. I am filled with dreams […] more…
the empire builder
In May 1804 Thomas Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on a historic journey. Their goal was to reach the Northwestern coast of America and claim it for the young nation before England or another European power would do so. Eighteen months and almost 4000 miles past before the expedition reached the Columbia River delta. Over […] more…
happy birthday
April 3, 1968. Memphis, Tennessee. A voice carried by the sound of a tormented history enchants a group of activists: ‘…I’ve been to the mountaintop.’ ‘I’ve seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But (…) we, as a people, will get to the promised land.’ The next morning the skies over […] more…
behind the candelabra
A couple of days after the 2016 Presidential election, journeylism.nl took a look behind the scenes at the new Trump International Hotel DC. Outside protesters were either shouting at the top of their lungs or sharing free hugs. Inside, the sound of silence was disturbed only by the pops of champagne corks and crispy dollar […] more…
