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Postcard Perfect: Spider Sculpture, Tokyo
March 5, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
The amazing spider sculpture shown above is the work of artist Louise Bourgeois, and is one of the largest sculptures ever made.
Over 30ft high and 33ft wide, a version of the spider named ‘Maman’ can be found in different locations throughout the world, including this one at the Mori Art...
Postcard Perfect: Tree in Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, Massachusetts
March 5, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Founded in 1831, the Mount Auburn Cemetery marks a transition in colonial-era burial traditions. It is known as, “America’s first garden cemetery” and features an astounding array of flora, including around 700 varieties of trees.
This National Historic Landmark is located just outside...
Postcard Perfect: San Francisco’s Ferry Building
March 1, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
San Francisco’s Ferry Building is an incredible combination of scenic views and culinary treasures. Located directly on the water, it affords pristine views of the Bay Bridge, Alcatraz, and the East Bay. Although ferries do still leave from its pier, the real highlight is the food – the interior...
Postcard Perfect: Iguazu Falls in Argentina and Brazil
March 1, 2012 | Featured, Postcard Perfect | Read More
Forming the border between Argentina and Brazil, Iguazu Falls sure beats the Four Corners in wow-factor. It has the second greatest annual water flow after Niagara Falls, and well maintained walkways surrounding the falls make it easily accessible to visitors.
If you’re coming to the falls from...
Postcard Perfect: La Recoleta Cemetery, Argentina
February 27, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Located in Buenos Aires, the La Recoleta Cemetery contains the graves of famous people including Eva Perón, Raúl Alfonsín, and presidents of Argentina. Built around 1732, the cemetery surrounds the Our Lady of Pilar convent and a church, and contains incredibly beautiful crypts such as the one captured...
Postcard Perfect: Girl in Tajikistan
February 17, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Tajikistan is a small country sandwiched in between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and China. Most of the population is part of the Persian-speaking Tajik, who shares language and culture with Afghanistan and Iran. The country became independent from the Soviet Union in 1991 and still maintains...
Postcard Perfect: St Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery, Kiev
February 17, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Originally built in the Middle Ages, the Ukrainian St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery stands tall on a bluff in Uppertown, Kiev. The original structure was demolished by Soviets in the 1930s, but the Cathedral was reconstructed in 1999 after Ukraine achieved independence.
The architecture of...
Postcard Perfect: Reed Flute Cave in Guilin, Southern China
February 10, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Located in the southern tip of China is the city of Guilin, named after the sweetly-smelling Osmathus tree that grows throughout in the area. The city is a hub of tourism and is known for its spectacular scenery. One of the most popular tourist spots is the Reed Flute Cave.
This limestone cave is over...
Postcard Perfect: St. James Beach in Cape Town, South Africa
February 9, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
The colorfully-painted changing rooms that dot St. James Beach are a site to be seen for any visitor to Cape Town. But what better way to see them than from the window of a vintage coach train?
The Atlantic Rail runs along the coast of False Bay, from Cape Town to Simon’s Town, and offers a perfect...
Postcard Perfect: Surfing with Dolphins in Santa Monica, California
February 9, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Just when we thought the idyllic beaches of Santa Monica couldn’t get any better, we saw this incredible shot. Just west of Los Angeles proper, Santa Monica boasts fantastic shopping (and people watching!) on the Third St. Promenade, pristine beaches, and a kitschy-cool boardwalk – making...
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