Jonathan GotJonathan Got
  • Asia
    • Cambodia
    • China
    • Malaysia
  • Europe
    • Austria
    • Benelux
    • France
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • Liechtenstein
    • Poland
    • Scandanavia
    • Switzerland
    • UK
  • US & Canada
  • Food
    • Lays
    • Quebec Beers
    • Spam
    • Other food
  • Experiences
    • Iconic Places
    • Experiences
    • Trains
    • Cars
    • Flights
    • People
    • HPAIR
    • VSP
  • Writing
    • Short Stories
    • Articles
    • Thought Pieces
    • My Books
  • About Me
    • Hometowns
    • About Me
    • Books I Like
    • Curriculum Vitae

Life Well Loved

Books I Like

The Works, Anatomy of a City

By Kate Ascher Penguin publishes a number of Ascher’s illustrated books on engineering such as The Heights, dissecting buildings, and The Way to Go, dissecting modes of transportation. The Works dissect how a city operates and combines elements from her Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsAugust 9, 2020 ago
Iconic Places

Boston Public Library

Except the Library of Congress, Massachusetts has two of the largest collections in the US. One in Harvard University and one in the Boston Public Library. Although its collection is immense, the impressive architecture is what draws people to the Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
Iconic Places

Boston Museum of Fine Arts

Personally, I’m a fan of rococo furniture and baroque art to the likes of Rubens, but sometimes I also venture into renaissance pieces by Cranach to appreciate their religious significance. Impressionism and pointillism, I’m afraid, are a bit too new Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsAugust 3, 2020 ago
Books I Like

Systems of Survival

Systems of Survival By Jane Jacobs Jacobs’ most famous work was the Death and Life of American Cities, which anchored her as an influential thought leader on urban life in the 20th century and beyond. Systems of Survival, as stated Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsAugust 1, 2020 ago
Cities

Evian-les-Bains, France

Yes. This is where Evian water comes from, but the picture of the mountains on the bottle had me fooled. Evian water is not from an alpine glacier but from protected sources of groundwater in the area. In fact, Evian Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 27, 2020 ago
Cities

Bulle, Switzerland

The town of Bulle is in the Gruyère region where the cheese took its namesake. Being near the dairies and pastures that produce the famous Gruyère cheese, the significant Gruyère castle, and the nearby Cailler chocolate factory in Broc, has Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 21, 2020 ago
Iconic Places

Glaubenbergpass

Just like the Glaubenbielenpass, the Glaubenbergpass connects the UNESCO Biophere Entlebuch with the Haslital valley. Being between Luzern and Interlaken (as well as on the way to Thun and Bern), it is a popular shortcut for locals. If you get Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 21, 2020 ago
Cities

Brienz, Switzerland

Between Thun, Interlaken, and Brienz, Brienz is the littlest of the three siblings. Thun is a major city in the Bernese Oberland Region and Interlaken a traditional resort town, so the hotel proces in nearby Brienz can be a steal Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 14, 2020 ago
Iconic Places

Meiringen Air Base

There are three Air Force bases still in operation in Switzerland that operate fighter jets on a weekly basis. Of the three, Meiringen Air Base near Brienz is the most well-known for offering public access and weekly events. On a Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 14, 2020 ago
Iconic Places

Ballenberg Museum

Instead of going to the Swiss Miniature in Ticino, the Ballenberg Museum is the life size version of a compressed Switzerland. The museum moved over 100 historic and original buildings from all around the country to be displayed in an Read more…

By admin, 5 yearsJuly 14, 2020 ago

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 59 60 61 … 90 Next
Article Categories
Tags
Architecture Backstory Deals Food Government History Museum Nature University ZoneC
Subscribe via Email

Enter your email address to receive notifications of new posts by email.

Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
Archives
©2018-2025 Jonathan C. Got

All Rights Reserved. No part of this website may be copied without written permission from the owner.

jonathangot@cmail.carleton.ca


  • Asia
  • Europe
  • US & Canada
  • Food
  • Experiences
  • Writing
  • About Me
Hestia | Developed by ThemeIsle
 

Loading Comments...