Comments on: Travelin’ Local visits the City of Brotherly Love

By: Reader Appreciation Links | Shutter Photo

Reader Appreciation Links | Shutter Photo — Fri, 08 May 2009 14:11:59 +0000

[...] destinations in and around Southern California. As you know, I contributed a guest article about Philadelphia on her site, and Lisa was a gracious host and editor. The site is appealing to me because of [...]

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:33:29 +0000

Lisa, I agree about missing so much when you travel by air. My personal favourite mode of transportation is my feet, I can walk for hours slowly taking in the surroundings. More people should give it a try! Kevin’s last blog post..Learning from Past Lessons - Concert Photography

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:32:18 +0000

@ Paisley I’ve traveled to several different countries and never fail to be surprised at the way Americans are viewed. You’ll see the “real” USA here on Travelin’ Local…………:)

@ Kevin I realize many people travel by plane, but I’m still a fan of my bike, public transportation, or even my car. There is so much to see just on the way to somewhere else that plane travelers miss. I know that often times it isn’t possible to use a slower mode of transportation, but when it is, it’s great.

@ Lance Thanks for dropping by. Your comments always bring a smile to my face…….:)

By: Lance

Lance — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:04:57 +0000

Very nice pictures, and words to go along with them. I've never been to Philadelphia, and seeing these makes me want to plan a visit - Fairmount Park and Elfreth's Alley are great shots!! Lance’s last blog post..The Destination

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:46:08 +0000

Lisa, Thanks for taking Tavelin' Local to a new level. As much as I hate to say it, travelling locally for many people is by airplane now. Kevin’s last blog post..Brentwood Regatta 2009 Photo Gallery

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 19:44:21 +0000

I love the history in Philadelphia and Travis, you certainly do as well. Hope to visit some day but it looks as though it might need to be for a few weeks, not just a couple days. As much as I love the west coast there is a certain lack of old history in many areas, unless we look at the native populations of course. That said, I find the history of the past couple hundred years out here has lots to offer, fishing, settlement etc. Kevin’s last blog post..Brentwood Regatta 2009 Photo Gallery

By: Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)

Paisley (Paisley Thoughts) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:41:34 +0000

I've never been to the US. These pics are lovely. I never thought I'd say that about city buildings but there's something very personal in the presentation - they were different yet familiar (if that makes any kind of sense). This blog is showing a different side to the US from the usual sitcoms, chat shows and news I see. Paisley (Paisley Thoughts)’s last blog post..Instinctive Words, a Painting, a Pawnbroker and an Invitation

By: D. Travis North

D. Travis North — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:31:59 +0000

@David – Kind words. Thank you.

@FrugalNYC – Take Lisa up on the offer. It was a lot of fun having a the article in mind when I was wandering about the city. You’ll benefit from it and we all will, reading about NYC from your perspective.

@Lara – Elfreth’s Alley is a beautiful place. I question whether or not I’d be willing to live at a tourist destination, however. I can’t imagine there’s much privacy. Christmas time is the time to go visit the Alley – they do open houses for anyone to see. It’s a big fund-raiser for the preservation group.

D. Travis North’s last blog post..Planning for a Day Trip

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:17:30 +0000

@ Frank Thank you. I love putting links into a post. Reading and learning are two of my favorite activities……..:)

@ Tess Travis definitely has a great eye for Philly, and you see his heart in each of his shots.

@ Diane C. I love sharing other people’s locations. You and Tess were great examples of different places in time.

@ D. Travis North Thank you so much for sharing your Philly adventure with the Travelin’ Local readers. With the Internet, the world is getting closer and closer, so the West Coast and the East Coast seem like next door neighbors.

@ David Thank you. Travelin’ Local is all about places, people, and how we each see life from different angles.

@ FrugalNYC I’d love to invite you to guest post here on Travelin’ Local. Your photos are great, showing the wide and varied side of NYC. Just shot me an email at lisajnewton at gmail dot com……………:)

@ Lara Philly and US history definitely go hand in hand. I love the brick townhouses, too. What a great angle on that particular shot.

By: Lara

Lara — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 11:30:47 +0000

Elfreth's Alley looks like an amazing place to live; I love anywhere with an historic twist to it! Lara’s last blog post..Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

By: FrugalNYC

FrugalNYC — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:57 +0000

Great insight into the city of Brotherly love Looks like I have much to do in shooting and writing about NYC. Perhaps I can even be featured on Travelinlocal in the future

Love the photos on this post. Makes me want to visit Philly and my own home city of NYC

By: David

David — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:02:22 +0000

Travis, I’m totally blown away by your ode to Philadelphia. I had no idea just how many great things to do and places to go, you guys have there. And its cultural infrastructure is astounding. Any preconceptions I may have had about the city has been forever destroyed.

Lisa, your a tour-d’-force of writing, photography, and quality lifestyle reporting.

By: D. Travis North

D. Travis North — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:52:48 +0000

@Tess – one of the great Philadelphia moments in ‘Love Park’ was when the 80+ year old Ed Bacon (former city planner – very passionate about his city) joined in the protest against the city’s ban of skating in the park. The park was notoriously home to skate-borders because of it’s granite benches and ledges. Well, in protest…Mr. Bacon – with the aid of others – skate boarded around the park in front of cameras.

I’m glad everyone is enjoying the article and photos.

D. Travis North’s last blog post..Travelin’ Local Visits the City of Brotherly Love

By: Diane C.

Diane C. — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 17:25:48 +0000

Wonderful article about Philadelphia with so many fun links to explore. Great images, my favorite is of Elfreth’s Alley. Diane C.’s last blog post..Cactus Monday - Sonoran Desert Art

By: Tess The Bold Life

Tess The Bold Life — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:47:09 +0000

I've never been to Philadelphia so this was new. I love "love park." What a great name. Your photos are outstanding. Thanks for sharing with us! Tess The Bold Life’s last blog post..Mondays = 1/7 of Your Life

By: Frank Levangie

Frank Levangie — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:46:24 +0000

Lisa, you are definitely on a roll and deserve an award for having one of the great blogs around…….. keep up the good work(s)….

Frank

PS: thnx for the over-the-top links…..

By: Travelin’ Local Visits the City of Brotherly Love | Shutter Photo

Travelin’ Local Visits the City of Brotherly Love | Shutter Photo — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:56:15 +0000

[...] As you all know, I recently took a day trip through Philadelphia – the city where I grew up and live. When I first mentioned the trip, Lisa Newton of Travelin’ Local, asked me to write a report of my travels for her site. I was of course honored. Well today, you can read my article on Lisa’s site: Travelin’ Local Visits the City of Brotherly Love. [...]