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…
big apple bite
Take a tasty bite out of the Big Apple with this multi-day NYC city trip app that includes loads of tips and tricks on places to see, things to do, eating, drinking, shopping and sleeping as well as offline maps and info. Click & put New York City in your pocket more…
big time little goat
New food ’n drink concepts pop in the US like poppies in spring. And Chicago must be one of the most fertile cities currently. With West Randolph street in the West Loop as the centre of this development. So it is actually no surprise that when you are heading for one place to eat, you […] more…
a west side story
It’s a West Side story. A struggle between two groups involving love, hate and the threat of violence. A New York tale with a climax that makes you want to cry. Of joy. The story begins in 1934. In the same decade a certain Mr. Cohen sr. opened New York’s sweetheart Economy Candy at the […] more…
the sugar hill inn
‘You must take the “A” train To go to Sugar Hill, way up in Harlem If you miss the “A” train You’ll find you missed the quickest way to Harlem’ The lyrics of Billy Strayhorn’s jazz song accompany you following the tracks towards Harlem, home of many New York legends including the conductor of the […] more…
hell yes!
Who could have thought you would get tired of yet another Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein? Well, after elbowing your way through the endless line of people taking a picture and then another one at the MoMa or MET in New York, fatigue may fall upon you. At such a moment salvation can only come from […] more…
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