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New York City
This group is for visitors and residents alike. Let's share our experiences and ideas.
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Japan Travel
All things Japan including travel tips, culture, food, language, etc... This group is for anyone who lives in, has been to or wants to visit Japan.
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Californication
The Golden State has you!!
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kame from Austria wrote about Getty Center one year, 4 months ago
This is an amazing sight! If you only have the time to visit one single place in LA, this is the one. The center is located on a hill overlooking downtown LA, Century City, Santa Monica and the ocean, and the 405 freeway meandering towards the valley spreading behind the next hill. The architecture is stunning, extremely modern, even futuristic, all covered with raw light marble plates imported from Italy. Every single detail within the structure is flawless, from the buildings to the gardens. The art on display in the museum section can't really rouse a European, but it isn't bad either. Allow yourself at least half a day to explore. I've been there several times over the years and was never disappointed.
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kame from Austria wrote about Mount Wilson one year, 4 months ago
Oh, do I love Mt. Wilson!! I don't remember how often I would be driving up the curvy road on weekends for a rewarding day far from the everyday routine. I can't really pinpoint what made me cherish this sight so much. Maybe it was the quick escape from crazy Moloch Los Angeles right into nearly unadulterated nature. What an energetic place to refuel one's batteries!
Up there you can go for adventurous hikes in the wilderness. Or follow an educational trail on astronomy, visit and explore a huge telescope and a few solar towers among other astronomical facilities. Mt. Wilson seems a decent place to reach for the stars!
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kame from Austria wrote on group Californication one year, 2 months ago
I haven't logged in to Tripsay for a while and now I see that there are three new members in this group! Welcome everybody!!!