An Alien on the 4th July
Typical of a travel writer to beg, with pulverized platitudes of “get off the beaten track” nonsense but for the cynical British traveller in the US it’s not just important – it’s downright necessary! In […]
Philadelphia
French painting in The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, part II
The Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia houses a stunning art collection that covers many periods and genres but has a solid backbone of French modernism. Dr Barnes built the collection after making a fortune from medicine and […]
Independence Hall, Philadelphia – An Englishman enters the heart of the American revolution and meets a revolutionary
To get into Independence Hall is completely free as befits the home of American liberty. You do though need a timed ticket, which I had neglected to pick up. It was only the kindness of […]
Philadelphia Cheese Steaks – a Philly delicacy…
If you want to experience the fiercest rivalry in Philadelphia cheese steaks then go to the intersection of 9th Street and Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Here two of the oldest cheese steak emporia ply […]